Hawaii legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii HB1946: Relating to Registration of Time Shares.
Status: Signed into law, May 19, 2026
Provides that applications for registration renewal required by section 514E-10, Hawaii Revised Statutes, shall be deemed approved upon delivery. Provides that any amendment to a required time share plan registration shall be deemed approved by operation of law on the forty-fifth day after the amendment is submitted to the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, unless the Director issues a deficiency letter within that period. Effective 1/1/2027.
What the bill says
A bill for an act relating to registration of time shares.
From the engrossed text:
A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO REGISTRATION OF TIME SHARES. SECTION 1. The legislature finds that time share accommodations form an important component of Hawaii's visitor industry and provide a consistent and steady stream of visitors and revenue for the State's overall economy. The legislature further finds that the time share industry itself has matured so that many of Hawaii's time share units are now associated with international hotel and lodging companies that hold reputable and recognized brands. The legislature also finds that the State's existing time share registration requirement for developers requires filing for renewal of registrations and filing when there are amendments to time share plans. However, review and approval of these registrations are often significantly delayed, which creates a burden on the time share industry and its ability to maintain and attract time share owners and consumers. Delays in the approval of amendments also prevent consumers from receiving the most current information about purchases of time shares. 2026-2135 HB1946 SD2 SMA.docx HIBIilllillMIIHIMBII Page 2 H.B. NO 1946 H.D. S.D. Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to: (1) Provide that applications for registration renewals required by section 514E-10, Hawaii Revised Statutes, shall be deemed approved thirty days after receipt of all required documents, unless the director of commerce and consumer affairs issues a deficiency letter within …
Sponsors
- Adrian Tam (D, 24) · primary sponsor
- Greggor Ilagan (D, 4)
- Shirley Ann Templo (D, 30)
Latest actions
- : Act 015, on 05/19/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1115).
- : Act 015, 05/19/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1115).
- : Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 823).
- : Transmitted to Governor.
- : Passed Final Reading as amended in SD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Evslin excused (1).
- : House agrees to Senate amendment(s).
- : Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 725).
- : Received notice of House reconsideration of action in disagreeing to the amendments proposed by the Senate (Hse. Com. No. 815).
- : Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 813).
- : Senate Conferees Appointed: DeCoite Chair; Lamosao Co-Chair; Wakai.
Votes
- Final Reading as amended in SD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Evslin excused (1) (April 23, 2026): 50 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2) (April 14, 2026): 25 yea, 0 nay, passed
- CPN: recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS (April 7, 2026): 4 yea, 0 nay, passed
- EDT: recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS (March 19, 2026): 5 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Third Reading as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0) (March 10, 2026): 51 yea, 0 nay, passed
- CPC: recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS (February 26, 2026): 8 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Registration Of Time Shares, Report, DCCA, Penalties, Insurance, Prohibition
Common questions
- What is HB1946?
- HB1946 is a bill in the Hawaii Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Relating to Registration of Time Shares.
- What does HB1946 do?
- In its own words: A bill for an act relating to registration of time shares.
- What is the status of HB1946?
- Signed into law as of May 19, 2026. Latest action: Act 015, on 05/19/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1115). (May 19, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1946?
- Adrian Tam (D, 24), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1946?
- On the Hawaii Legislature website: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1946&year=2026
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