Informing the Legislature that on May 27, 2025, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB321 SD1 HD2 CD1 (ACT 088).

This bill (SB321) transfers ownership of privately owned roads, streets, and trails to community associations in Hawaii counties with under 250,000 residents. It applies when the original developer (subdivider) has dissolved for at least five years, no prior dedication to government exists, and proper notice is given to adjacent property owners and local officials. The transfer occurs automatically after a year without challenges. The law takes effect July 1, 2027, and expires July 1, 2032. It directly affects homeowners in rural areas with private roads managed by dissolved developers.