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HI SB 2958

RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.

In brief

HI SB 2958 is a state bill in HI: “RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.” It was introduced on Jan 23, 2026 in the Senate, during the 2026 session. Its status at our last check, on Oct 28, 2026: in committee. The latest action we have (Jan 30, 2026) reads: “Referred to CPN, JDC.” Its sponsors are MCKELVEY (Democratic), FEVELLA (Republican), FUKUNAGA (Democratic), GABBARD (Democratic), KIDANI (Democratic), MORIWAKI (Democratic), RHOADS (Democratic), SAN BUENAVENTURA (Democratic), with 1 cosponsor. CSWH lists it under the cause Tenant power. The facts here come from State legislature (capitol.hawaii.gov) and Open States (openstates.org); the bill's own text there is the authority.

Where it stands

Status
In committee
Latest action
Jan 30, 2026: Referred to CPN, JDC.
Sponsors
  • MCKELVEY (Democratic)
  • FEVELLA (Republican)
  • FUKUNAGA (Democratic)
  • GABBARD (Democratic)
  • KIDANI (Democratic)
  • MORIWAKI (Democratic)
  • RHOADS (Democratic)
  • SAN BUENAVENTURA (Democratic)
  • Richards (Democratic), cosponsor
1 cosponsor in all
Started in
Senate
Introduced
Jan 23, 2026
Session
2026
Subjects
Certified Copies, Credit Report, Criminal Background Check, Rental Application Screening Fee, Reusable Tenant Screening Report

Our summary: HI SB 2958, Relating to the Residential Landlord-Tenant Code, was referred to CPN, JDC on 2026-01-30. (written by our daily update from the source; the bill's text is the authority)

Sources

Checked by our daily update on Oct 28, 2026.

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