Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2209: RELATING TO RENTAL DISCRIMINATION.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 2209 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO RENTAL DISCRIMINATION. Primary sponsor: Stanley Chang (Democratic), Kurt Fevella (Republican), Mike Gabbard (Democratic), KIDANI, Tim Richards (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 20, 2026): Reported from CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2546) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Allows the court to award attorneys' fees to a prevailing party in an action relating to discriminatory practices in a rental transaction based on source of income. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Kurt Fevella | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Mike Gabbard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| KIDANI | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Tim Richards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Joy San Buenaventura | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Brandon Elefante | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
“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 CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2546) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC.
- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.
- The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in CPN were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fukunaga, Lamosao, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) McKelvey.
- The committee(s) on CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-18-26 9:30AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
- Referred to CPN, JDC.
- Introduced and passed First Reading.
- Pending Introduction.