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HI SB2981

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Chris Lee

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits minimum off-street parking requirements for any new development in urban districts beginning July 1, 2027
  • Officially titled the "Parking Reform and Modernization Act," amending Chapter 205 of Hawaii Revised Statutes
  • Requires all Hawaii counties to amend or repeal any charter provisions, ordinances, codes, or standards imposing minimum parking requirements by July 1, 2027
  • Removes existing parking-related conditions from adaptive reuse ordinances, eliminating the requirement that existing parking satisfy at least 50% of county parking requirements
  • Legislature cites that minimum parking requirements increase construction costs (particularly housing), discourage walking and transit use, and contribute to greenhouse gas emissions

Legislative Description

Relating To Land Use.

Prohibited

Last Action

Bill scheduled to be heard by HSG on Wednesday, 03-18-26 9:00AM in House conference room 430 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Housing3/12/2026
Judiciary2/20/2026
Water, Land, and Agriculture1/30/2026

Full Bill Text

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