Hawaii House Bill 2701

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Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 24 2024 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2024-01-26 - Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 3
Pending: House Consumer Protection & Commerce Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Prohibits retaliatory actions against a unit owner, board member, managing agent, resident manager, or association employee who takes lawful action in an effort to address, prevent, or stop a violation of the condominium law, the governing documents of the association, or any law, ordinance, rule, regulation, or code that impacts the association. Allows a unit owner, board member, managing agent, resident manager, or association employee to bring a civil action for retaliation in the district court or circuit court, whichever is appropriate, to allege a violation. Provides a claimant that brings a civil action for retaliation in the circuit court with the right to a jury trial. Prohibits an association from using association funds or reserves in a manner that would be considered retaliation in any lawsuit against a unit owner.

Relating To Condominiums.

Rep. Scott Saiki [D]

Date	Chamber	Action
2024-01-26	House	Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 3
2024-01-24	House	Introduced and Pass First Reading.

SB3204 (Same As) 2024-01-29 - Referred to CPN, JDC.

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2701&year=2024
Text	https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/bills/HB2701_.HTM