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HI HB1743
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
Luke Evslin
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AI Summary
- Removes the current prohibition on owner-builders leasing residential or farm buildings they construct under the owner-builder exemption, which previously required structures to be for personal or family use only
- Hawaii is one of only seven states that temporarily prohibit leasing of residential structures built by owner-builders
- Requires owner-builders to provide signed written notice to prospective tenants that the residential structure was built or improved by an unlicensed individual
- Maintains existing requirements that owner-builders must supervise construction, hire licensed subcontractors for specialty work, ensure electrical and plumbing work is done by licensed professionals, and comply with all building codes
- Effective date set for July 1, 3000 (placeholder date indicating future implementation timing to be determined)
Legislative Description
Relating To The Owner-builder Exemption.
Repeal
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Cochran voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
2/19/2026
Committee Referrals
Consumer Protection & Commerce2/19/2026
Housing1/26/2026
Full Bill Text
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