Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1398: RELATING TO PROPERTY.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1398 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO PROPERTY. Primary sponsor: Elijah Pierick (Republican), David Alcos (Republican), Matthias Kusch (Democratic), Julie Reyes Oda (Republican), WARD. It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (December 8, 2025): Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes an expedited procedure to remove persons from a property who are not tenants or former tenants. Establishes criminal offenses for persons who illegally occupy and damage property, for making a false statement to detain real property, and for fraudulent sale or lease of residential real property.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elijah Pierick | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| David Alcos | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 41 |
| Matthias Kusch | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Julie Reyes Oda | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| WARD | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Lauren Matsumoto | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 38 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 4
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.