HI HB439 | 2021 | Regular Session
Note: Carry Foward to future HB439
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-0)
Status: Introduced on January 25 2021 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2021-02-10 - The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
Pending: House Consumer Protection & Commerce Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Status: Introduced on January 25 2021 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2021-02-10 - The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
Pending: House Consumer Protection & Commerce Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Summary
Prohibits landlords from recovering possession of a dwelling unit from tenants if habitability of the premises is significantly impaired. Sets a tenant's liability for rent if habitability of the premises is significantly impaired. Specifies that the damages for retaliatory evictions are equal to two months' rent or free occupancy for two months.
Title
Relating To The Protection Of Tenants.
Sponsors
| Rep. Amy Perruso [D] | Rep. Linda Ichiyama [D] | Rep. Jeanne Kapela [D] | Rep. Mark Nakashima [D] |
| Rep. Jackson Sayama [D] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-02-10 | House | The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
| 2021-02-08 | House | Bill scheduled to be heard by CPC on Wednesday, 02-10-21 2:00PM in House conference room 329 Via Videoconference. |
| 2021-01-27 | House | Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 1 |
| 2021-01-25 | House | Introduced and Pass First Reading. |
| 2021-01-22 | House | Pending introduction. |
Same As/Similar To
HB439 (Carry Over) 2021-02-10 - The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
Subjects
Hawaii State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=439&year=2021 |
| Text | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2021/bills/HB439_.HTM |
