Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1900: RELATING TO REMEDIES.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1900 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO REMEDIES. Primary sponsor: Scot Matayoshi (Democratic), David Tarnas (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 11, 2026): Reported from CPC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 201-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JHA.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits actions based on a building code violation unless the violation was a material violation of the building code. Specifies that claimants must comply with the Contractor Repair Act and bars persons from joining a class action for failure to comply with the Contractor Repair Act. Repeals the requirement that inspections and testing be completed within nine months. Deletes duplicative language for when persons may accept a settlement offer. Limits the amount a claimant can recover if the claimant rejects a contractor's reasonable proposal for inspection or a reasonable offer to remedy. (HD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scot Matayoshi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 49 |
| 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
- Reported from CPC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 201-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JHA.
- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Alcos, Amato voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Holt excused (1).
- The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Matayoshi, Grandinetti, Chun, Ilagan, Ichiyama, Lowen, Marten, Tam; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Kong; 2 Noes: Representative(s) Iwamoto, Pierick; and Excused: none.
- Bill scheduled to be heard by CPC on Tuesday, 02-03-26 2:00PM in House conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 2
- Pending introduction.