Bill > HB124

This bill establishes a ten-year statute of repose for professional land surveyors in Hawaii, which means that no civil action can be initiated against a land surveyor after ten years have passed from either the completion of a contract or final payment for their surveying work. The bill recognizes that while architects and engineers are licensed under chapter 464 with services that safeguard life, health, or property, land surveyors primarily provide technical services involving measuring and establishing property lines and features. The legislature found it appropriate to add this protection to limit potential legal liability for land surveyors, distinguishing their professional services from those of engineers and architects. Specifically, the bill amends chapter 464 of Hawaii Revised Statutes by adding a new section that explicitly prohibits civil actions against professional land surveyors after the ten-year period has elapsed, providing a clear legal protection for professionals in this field. The new law will take effect immediately upon approval.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=124&year=2026