Hawaii legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii HB1897: Relating to Condominium Alternative Dispute Resolution.
Status: In committee, April 28, 2026
Amends the conditions and procedures of alternative dispute resolution methods for condominium-related disputes, including the use of evaluative mediation or binding arbitration.
What the bill says
A bill for an act relating to condominium alternative dispute resolution. part i.
From the engrossed text:
A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO CONDOMINIUM ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. PART I SECTION 1. The purpose of this Act is to promote the use of alternative dispute resolution methods for condominiumrelated disputes. The legislature finds that the amendments to part VI of chapter 514B, Hawaii Revised Statutes, pursuant to this Act will promote the use of alternative dispute resolution methods for condominium-related disputes. Corresponding changes to other parts of chapter 514B, Hawaii Revised Statutes, will serve the same purpose. PART II SECTION 2. Chapter 514B, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding two new sections to subpart C of part VI to be appropriately designated and to read as follows: "§514B-A AttorneYS^fees and cost^ (a) In any action or proceeding concerning (2) Foreclosure of any lien on a unit owner's unit; or 2026-1900 HB1897 SDl SMA.docx MiiiimiiimiiBiii Page H.B. NO. E; (3) Interpretation or enforcement of the declaration, bylaws, house rules, this chapter, or rules of the commission, the prevailing party shall be awarded all reasonable attorneys' fees and costs. (b) All costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, incurred by or on behalf of an association in connection with collecting delinquent assessments, foreclosing any lien on a unit owner's unit, or the interpretation or enforcement of the declaration, bylaws, house rules, this chapter, or the rules of the …
Sponsors
- Scot Matayoshi (D, 49) · primary sponsor
- Greggor Ilagan (D, 4)
- Matthias Kusch (D, 1)
- Trish La Chica (D, 37)
- Michael Lee (D, 50)
- Lisa Marten (D, 51)
- Ikaika Olds (D, 23)
- Jackson Sayama (D, 21)
- Adrian Tam (D, 24)
- David Tarnas (D, 8)
Latest actions
- : Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Wednesday, 04-29-26 3:30PM in conference room 224.
- : Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 759).
- : Senate Conferees Appointed: Keohokalole Chair; Rhoads Co-Chair; Awa.
- : Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 786).
- : House Conferees Appointed: Matayoshi, Tarnas Co-Chairs; Pierick.
- : Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 780).
- : House disagrees with Senate amendment (s).
- : Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 639) in amended form (SD 1).
- : Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 22; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Elefante. Noes, 3 (Senator(s) Fukunaga, Kim, Richards). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
- : One Day Notice 04-14-26.
Votes
- Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading (April 14, 2026): 22 yea, 3 nay, passed
- JDC: recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED (April 9, 2026): 5 yea, 0 nay, passed
- CPN: recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS (March 24, 2026): 4 yea, 1 nay, passed
- Third Reading with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Iwamoto, Pierick voting no (2) and Representative(s) Perruso, Quinlan, Sayama excused (3) (March 6, 2026): 46 yea, 2 nay, passed
- JHA: recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED (March 3, 2026): 9 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1) (February 20, 2026): 49 yea, 1 nay, passed
Subjects: Report, DCCA, Penalties, Rules, Condominium Alternative Dispute Resolution, Insurance, Prohibition
Common questions
- What is HB1897?
- HB1897 is a bill in the Hawaii Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Relating to Condominium Alternative Dispute Resolution.
- What does HB1897 do?
- In its own words: A bill for an act relating to condominium alternative dispute resolution. part i.
- What is the status of HB1897?
- In committee as of April 28, 2026. Latest action: Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Wednesday, 04-29-26 3:30PM in conference room 224. (April 28, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1897?
- Scot Matayoshi (D, 49), with 9 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1897?
- On the Hawaii Legislature website: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1897&year=2026
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