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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Includes housing projects for individuals with disabilities and individuals with access and functional needs as eligible projects to apply for expedited permits. Repeals 6/30/2031. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law to expand eligibility for expedited permit approvals to include housing projects specifically designed for individuals with disabilities and individuals with access and functional needs, which are defined to encompass those who may require additional assistance due to age, limited English proficiency, transportation challenges, or financial limitations. This change aims to streamline the permitting process for these types of housing developments, making it easier and faster to build them. The bill also specifies that this expedited permit process will be in effect until June 30, 2031, and the law itself will take effect on July 1, 3000.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (19)
Terez Amato (D)*,
Della Belatti (D)*,
Luke Evslin (D)*,
Tina Grandinetti (D)*,
Greggor Ilagan (D)*,
Kim Iwamoto (D)*,
Susan Keohokapu-Lee Loy (D)*,
Darius Kila (D)*,
Matthias Kusch (D)*,
Nicole Lowen (D)*,
Lisa Marten (D)*,
Tyson Miyake (D)*,
Dee Morikawa (D)*,
Ikaika Olds (D)*,
Mahina Poepoe (D)*,
Gregg Takayama (D)*,
Adrian Tam (D)*,
David Tarnas (D)*,
Chris Todd (D)*,
Last Action
House Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs Hearing (14:00:00 2/26/2026 Conference Room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE) (on 02/26/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1700&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB1700_HD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report HB1700_HD1_HSCR176-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/HB1700_HD1_HSCR176-26_.pdf |
| HB1700_TESTIMONY_HSG-WAL_02-06-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB1700_TESTIMONY_HSG-WAL_02-06-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB1700_.HTM |
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