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AI Summary
This bill prohibits algorithmic price-setting in Hawaii's rental market and mandates a public education program by the Attorney General.
Business Impact
If you manage rental properties in Hawaii, you must cease using algorithmic price-setting by July 1, 2050, or face fines up to $1 million.
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Introduced
— Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee
— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed
— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted
— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed
— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
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What This Means
Senate Bill 157 aims to address concerns in Hawaii's rental market by prohibiting algorithmic price-setting practices among landlords. It requires the Department of the Attorney General to educate the
Key Provisions
- Prohibits rental property owners from using algorithmic price-setting.
- Mandates a public education program by the Attorney General.
- Effective date set for July 1, 2050.
Latest Legislative Action
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 12)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| CHANG | Primary |
| GABBARD | Primary |
| Ihara | Primary |
| KEITH-AGARAN | Primary |
| Kidani | Primary |
Roll Call Votes (showing 3 of 4)
Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). ·
Mar 4, 2025
25 Yea
0 Nay
Passed ✓
The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. ·
Feb 26, 2025
13 Yea
0 Nay
Passed ✓
The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. ·
Feb 26, 2025
5 Yea
0 Nay
Passed ✓
Compliance Checklist
Cease using algorithmic price-setting for rental pricing.
Who: Rental property owners and their agents.
Deadline: By July 1, 2050.
Penalty: Fines up to $1 million for entities.
Who: Rental property owners and their agents.
Deadline: By July 1, 2050.
Penalty: Fines up to $1 million for entities.
Participate in the public education program.
Who: Rental property owners.
Deadline: Ongoing after the program is established.
Penalty: Potential civil actions for non-compliance.
Who: Rental property owners.
Deadline: Ongoing after the program is established.
Penalty: Potential civil actions for non-compliance.
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Full Legal Analysis
Senate Bill 157 prohibits the use of algorithmic price-setting in Hawaii's rental market. The bill requires the Department of the Attorney General to develop a public education program to inform citiz
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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