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This bill allows businesses in Hawaii, including corporations, partnerships, limited partnerships, and limited liability companies, to designate a registered email address as an alternative to maintaining a traditional registered agent. Under the proposed legislation, businesses can choose to register an email address with the department director that is capable of sending and receiving legal documents like summons, complaints, and other official communications. When a business designates such an email address, any person can serve legal documents by electronically transmitting them to that address, and the service will be considered complete upon successful transmission. The bill emphasizes that this electronic service method does not prohibit other existing methods of service permitted by statutes, rules of court, or contracts. By providing this alternative, the bill aims to modernize and simplify the process of legal service for businesses, potentially reducing administrative costs and making communication more efficient. The new provisions apply across different types of business entities and will take effect upon the bill's approval.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1213&year=2026