HI SB2209

Amends Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 368F-4 to allow courts to award attorneys' fees to the prevailing party in rental discrimination cases based on source of income

Addresses source-of-income discrimination, where landlords refuse to accept housing choice vouchers as rent payment, which disproportionately affects renters of color, renters with disabilities, elderly renters, and women

Repeals the existing prohibition on awarding attorneys' fees in source-of-income discrimination cases under Chapter 368F

Aims to incentivize attorneys to take source-of-income discrimination cases by making fee recovery possible for prevailing parties

Takes effect July 1, 2050