Hawaii HB224 amends property rights laws to address unlawful occupancy and property damage.

Hawaii HB224 amends existing statutes to enhance protections for property owners. It establishes a process for the immediate removal of unlawful occupants from residential properties, allowing owners or their agents to request law enforcement assistance. The bill also outlines the conditions under which such removals can be made and the responsibilities of law enforcement officers during these actions. Additionally, it introduces a civil cause of action for wrongful removal and specifies penalties for submitting fraudulent complaints.

Hawaii HB224 amends property rights laws to address unlawful occupancy and property damage.

Hawaii HB224 amends existing statutes to enhance protections for property owners. It establishes a process for the immediate removal of unlawful occupants from residential properties, allowing owners or their agents to request law enforcement assistance. The bill also outlines the conditions under which such removals can be made and the responsibilities of law enforcement officers during these actions. Additionally, it introduces a civil cause of action for wrongful removal and specifies penalties for submitting fraudulent complaints.