Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii HB 518

RELATING TO SMALL CLAIMS COURT.

Introduced
In committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
To Governor
Became law

Sponsors

WARD
ALCOS (Republican)
IWAMOTO (Democratic)
OLDS (Democratic)
PIERICK (Republican)
QUINLAN (Democratic)

Summary

Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description

Prohibits licensed attorneys from representing clients in small claims court.

Text versions

HB518

Roll-call votes

No recorded votes on this bill.

Actions

Jan 17, 2025 · House
Pending introduction.
Jan 21, 2025 · House
Introduced and Pass First Reading.
Jan 21, 2025 · House
Referred to JHA, referral sheet 2
Dec 8, 2025 · Legislature
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.