THE SENATE	S.B. NO.	2495
THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026
STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

relating to consumer protection.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

SECTION 1. Section 521-77, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows:

"[[]§521-77[]] Investigation and resolution of complaints by the office of consumer protection. The office of consumer protection may receive, investigate and attempt to resolve any dispute arising under this chapter[.], pursuant to section 487‑5(6)."

SECTION 2. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

INTRODUCED BY:

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Report Title:

DCCA; OCP; Residential Landlord-Tenant Code; Disputes

Description:

Clarifies that the Office of Consumer Protection within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs may use its authority to enforce laws and bring civil actions with regard to disputes arising under the Residential Landlord-Tenant Code.

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