HI HB973

Requires all transient accommodations brokers, hotels, short-term rentals, and online travel platforms to include resort fees in any advertised, listed, or displayed rental rate

Mandates that all applicable government taxes and fees (including general excise tax, transient accommodations tax, and county taxes) be disclosed in the total price before a consumer reserves accommodations

Establishes civil penalties of up to $10,000 per violation for failing to comply with transparent pricing requirements

Authorizes the attorney general or county prosecuting attorneys to bring enforcement actions against violators

Effective date of January 1, 3000 (placeholder date indicating further legislative action needed)