Hawaii · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 44: RELATING TO HOUSING 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 44 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO HOUSING DISCRIMINATION. Primary sponsor: Stanley Chang (Democratic), Kurt Fevella (Republican), Angus McKelvey (Democratic), Karl Rhoads (Democratic), Joy San Buenaventura (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 16, 2025): Referred to EIG/HOU, CPN/JDC.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Authorizes the counties to prohibit discrimination against a renter based on the renter's source of income.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Kurt Fevella | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Angus McKelvey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Karl Rhoads | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Joy San Buenaventura | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Sharon Moriwaki | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Glenn Wakai | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to EIG/HOU, CPN/JDC.
- Introduced and passed First Reading.
- Pending Introduction.