Legislative record

HB 12STATE · HawaiiIntroduced

RELATING TO TORT LIABILITY.

Clarifies that persons who enter private property for recreational purposes have no cause of action, unless exempted under law. Requires courts to award attorneys' fees and costs to landowners if plaintiffs bring unreasonable actions. Establishes, as a matter of law, that persons participating in outdoor recreational activities accept the inherent risks, dangers, or hazards in the activities. Clarifies the definitions for "recreational purpose" and "recreational user".

Voted 12/8/2025View source

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Docket history

Action history

  1. 12/8/2025Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
  2. 1/28/2025The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
  3. 1/24/2025Bill scheduled to be heard by WAL on Tuesday, 01-28-25 9:00AM in House conference room 411 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
  4. 1/21/2025Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1
  5. 1/16/2025Introduced and Pass First Reading.
  6. 1/9/2025Prefiled.