Informing the Legislature that on May 30, 2025, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB1170 HD1 SD1 CD1 (ACT 138).

This bill (HB1170, effective July 1, 2025) simplifies residency requirements for University of Hawaii tuition. It automatically qualifies students who graduated from a Hawaii high school within the previous two years for resident tuition rates, regardless of other residency documentation. This directly affects recent Hawaii high school graduates applying to UH campuses, including those who previously faced challenges proving residency due to homelessness or complex family situations. The law amends Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 304A-402 to establish this new pathway for enrollment.