· HI legislature · 2026

RELATING TO THE STATE BUILDING CODES.

Requires all newly constructed single-family residences and apartment buildings located within specified geographic areas to be built to withstand certain categories of hurricanes and to contain residential safe rooms with attached bathrooms. Effective 1/1/2026.

Sponsor

Karl Rhoads (D-HI)

Introduced

2025-12-08

Policy area

Housing and Community Development

Latest action

Introduced.