2025 Regular SessionHawaii Legislature

HB12: Relating To Tort Liability.

Legislative Summary

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".

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Bill History

1/9/2025
Prefiled.
House of Representatives
1/16/2025
Introduced and Pass First Reading.
House of Representatives
1/21/2025
Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1
House of Representatives
1/24/2025
Bill scheduled to be heard by WAL on Tuesday, 01-28-25 9:00AM in House conference room 411 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
House of Representatives
1/28/2025
The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
House of Representatives

Status Information

Current Status
Introduced(1/9/2025)
Chamber
House of Representatives
Committee
Water & Land(House of Representatives)

Sponsors

Democrat: 1

Primary Sponsor

Sam Kong
Sam Kong
Democrat

Documents

Introduced
Bill Text1/9/202517.5 KB
Misc
Misc1/28/2025470.7 KB