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Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1721: RELATING TO HOUSING.

Enacted Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HB 1721 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO HOUSING. Primary sponsor: Luke Evslin (Democratic), Tyson Miyake (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 26, 2026): Act 177, 06/26/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1279).

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Clarifies insurance, indemnification, and certain certificate of occupancy requirements for purposes of expedited permits. Requires state or county inspectors to inspect all projects with expedited permits. Repeals 6/30/2031. (CD1)

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Luke EvslinPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse16
Tyson MiyakePrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse10

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Act 177, 06/26/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1279).
  2. Act 177, on 06/26/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1279).
  3. Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).
  4. Transmitted to Governor.
  5. Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
  6. Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 814).
  7. Deferred one day 05-06-26.
  8. Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 24; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) Fukunaga).
  9. Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 16-26) as amended in (CD 1).
  10. Forty-eight (48) hours notice Friday, 05-01-26.
  11. Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 16-26).
  12. 48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-01-26

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Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source