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SB 1498STATE · HawaiiIntroduced

RELATING TO COMMON INTEREST COMMUNITIES.

Establishes an Ombudsman's Office for homeowner associations within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Establishes an Ombudsman's Office Special Fund. Requires board members of condominium associations, cooperative housing corporations, and planned community associations to meet certain educational requirements through classes offered by the ombudsman. Updates statutes relating to condominium associations, cooperative housing corporations, and planned community associations to integrate the role and functions of the ombudsman's office for homeowner associations. Appropriates funds for establishment of the ombudsman's office.

Voted 12/8/2025View source

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Action history

  1. 12/8/2025Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
  2. 1/27/2025Referred to CPN, WAM/JDC.
  3. 1/23/2025Introduced and passed First Reading.
  4. 1/22/2025Pending Introduction.