STATE BILLHI SB 157ENGROSSED

Relating To Antitrust.

State of Hawaii

Prohibits the use of algorithmic price-setting in Hawaii's rental market. Requires the Department of the Attorney General to develop and undertake a public education program regarding the prohibition. Establishes fines and penalties. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Status
Engrossed
Passed its first chamber
Status date
Mar 4, 2025
618 days ago
Current chamber
House of Representatives
Session
2026 Regular Session
HI SB 157 · EngrossedMar 4

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Bill details

Last action
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session. · Dec 8, 2025
Pending committee
Consumer Protection & Commerce

Sponsor

SCStanley ChangSenator · Democrat · SD-009Primary sponsor

Bill history

Newest first.

Dec 8, 2025Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
Mar 6, 2025Referred to CPC, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 19House
Mar 6, 2025Pass First ReadingHouse
Mar 4, 2025Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 104) in amended form (SD 2).House
Mar 4, 2025Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.Senate
Feb 28, 202548 Hrs. Notice 03-04-25.Senate
Feb 28, 2025Reported from JDC/WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 986) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).Senate
Feb 26, 2025The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WAM were as follows: 13 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, Aquino, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.Senate
Show 9 earlier actions
Feb 26, 2025The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, San Buenaventura, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.Senate
Feb 21, 2025The committee(s) on JDC/WAM will hold a public decision making on 02-26-25 10:05AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.Senate
Feb 10, 2025Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.Senate
Feb 10, 2025Reported from CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 167) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC/WAM.Senate
Jan 28, 2025The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in CPN were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fukunaga, McKelvey, Richards, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.Senate
Jan 23, 2025The committee(s) on CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 01-28-25 9:30AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.Senate
Jan 17, 2025Referred to CPN, JDC/WAM.Senate
Jan 15, 2025Introduced and passed First Reading.Senate
Jan 13, 2025Pending Introduction.Senate

Recorded votes

Senate Ways and Means: Passed, With AmendmentsFeb 26, 2025 · Senate · 13 yea · 0 nayPassed
Senate Judiciary: Passed, With AmendmentsFeb 26, 2025 · Senate · 5 yea · 0 nayPassed
Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection: Passed, With AmendmentsJan 28, 2025 · Senate · 5 yea · 0 nayPassed

Subjects

  • Attorney General
  • Antitrust
  • Rental Housing
  • Price-fixing
  • Public Education Program
  • Penalties

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