REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY ACCESSIBILITY BARRIERS FOR MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING NOT COVERED BY THE FEDERAL FAIR HOUSING ACT AND GOVERNED BY CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATIONS AND PLANNED COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS.
Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1959-26), recommending adoption.
Summary
The resolution asks the Hawaii Department of Health to create a working group that will examine accessibility problems in multi‑family housing managed by condominium and planned‑community associations, which are not subject to the federal Fair Housing Act. It targets older residents and people with disabilities who face barriers in these homes, and aims to identify disputes, costs, and possible state assistance. The findings will be reported to the Legislature before the 2027 regular session.
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