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HI SB2981
Bill
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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