Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1639: RELATING TO NOTARIES PUBLIC.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1639 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO NOTARIES PUBLIC. Primary sponsor: Scot Matayoshi (Democratic), Tina Grandinetti (Democratic), Greggor Ilagan (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), LEE, M., Lisa Marten (Democratic), Tyson Miyake (Democratic), Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Adrian Tam (Democratic), David Tarnas (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 3, 2026): The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires the Bureau of Conveyances to void any recorded instrument that was fraudulently notarized when attested to by the purported notary public. Requires the Bureau of Conveyance to allow title holders to suspend additional recordings on their title, unless given prior authorization by the title holder, subject to certain limitations.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scot Matayoshi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 49 |
| Tina Grandinetti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Greggor Ilagan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Darius Kila | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| LEE | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| M. | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Lisa Marten | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Tyson Miyake | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Ikaika Olds | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Adrian Tam | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| David Tarnas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
- Bill scheduled to be heard by WAL on Tuesday, 02-03-26 9:00AM in House conference room 411 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
- Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 1
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Prefiled.