Hawaii · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 638: RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 638 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT CODE. Primary sponsor: Trish La Chica (Democratic), Tina Grandinetti (Democratic), Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Chris Todd (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2025): The committee(s) on CPC 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.
Prohibits a landlord or the landlord's agent from charging an application fee for a criminal background check or credit report if an applicant provides a certified copy of a criminal background check or credit report. Prohibits a landlord or the landlord's agent from charging an application fee if a comprehensive reusable tenant screening report is available. Requires a landlord or the landlord's agent to provide, upon request, a certified copy of an applicant's criminal background check or credit report.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trish La Chica | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Tina Grandinetti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Kim Coco Iwamoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Lisa Marten | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Amy Perruso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Chris Todd | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
“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 CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
- Bill scheduled to be heard by CPC on Wednesday, 02-05-25 2:00PM in House conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2
- Pending introduction.