Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1897: RELATING TO CONDOMINIUM ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION.
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Plain-language summary
HB 1897 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO CONDOMINIUM ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. Primary sponsor: Scot Matayoshi (Democratic), Greggor Ilagan (Democratic), Matthias Kusch (Democratic), Trish La Chica (Democratic), LEE, M., Lisa Marten (Democratic), Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Jackson Sayama (Democratic), Adrian Tam (Democratic), David Tarnas (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 28, 2026): Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Wednesday, 04-29-26 3:30PM in conference room 224.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amends the conditions and procedures of alternative dispute resolution methods for condominium-related disputes, including the use of facilitative mediation, evaluative mediation, or binding arbitration. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scot Matayoshi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 49 |
| Greggor Ilagan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Matthias Kusch | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Trish La Chica | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| LEE | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| M. | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Lisa Marten | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Ikaika Olds | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Jackson Sayama | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| 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
- Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Wednesday, 04-29-26 3:30PM in conference room 224.
- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 759).
- Senate Conferees Appointed: Keohokalole Chair; Rhoads Co-Chair; Awa.
- House Conferees Appointed: Matayoshi, Tarnas Co-Chairs; Pierick.
- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 786).
- Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 780).
- House disagrees with Senate amendment (s).
- Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 22; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Elefante. Noes, 3 (Senator(s) Fukunaga, Kim, Richards). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
- Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 639) in amended form (SD 1).
- Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3755) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading.
- One Day Notice 04-14-26.
- The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in JDC were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) San Buenaventura ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
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