Measure Title: RELATING TO PROPERTY RIGHTS.
Report Title: AG; Property Rights; Trespass; Unlawful Occupation; Dwelling; Premises; Squatters; Removal; Law Enforcement; Property Damage; Penalties; Complaint
Description: Establishes a procedure for immediately removing an unlawful occupant of a dwelling or premises with assistance from law enforcement. Provides that an unlawful occupant of a dwelling or premises is civilly liable for unpaid utility bills. Provides that a person who trespasses in or upon a dwelling or premises and intentionally or knowingly damages property in an amount exceeding $999 commits a felony of criminal property damage in the second degree. Requires the Department of the Attorney General to develop, publish, and make available a complaint form to remove unlawful occupants of residential dwellings. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Companion:  SB784
Package: None
Current Referral: CPC, JHA
Introducer(s): SAYAMA, HOLT, KILA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, OLDS, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD
Act:

Sort by DateChamberStatus Text
2/7/2025HPassed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Kong, Ward excused (3).
2/7/2025HReported from CPC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 251) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JHA.
1/30/2025HThe committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 10 Ayes: Representative(s) Matayoshi, Chun, Ilagan, Ichiyama, Iwamoto, Kong, Lowen, Marten, Tam, Pierick; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none.
1/28/2025HBill scheduled to be heard by CPC on Thursday, 01-30-25 2:00PM in House conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
1/21/2025HReferred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 1
1/17/2025HIntroduced and Pass First Reading.
1/16/2025HPending introduction.

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HB224 HD1

All Versions of this Measure

HB224_HD1 Link to HB224_HD1 .PDF file
HB224 Link to HB224 .PDF file

Committee Reports

HB224_HD1_HSCR251_ Link to committee report HB224_HD1_HSCR251_ .PDF file

Testimony

HB224_TESTIMONY_CPC_01-30-25_

Hearing Notices

CPC
1/30/25 2:00P
329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE