REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO STUDY BARRIERS TO EXITING TIMESHARE OWNERSHIP IN HAWAII AND TO RECOMMEND CONSUMER PROTECTION MEASURES.

This House Resolution requests the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to study barriers that prevent timeshare owners from exiting their contracts and to recommend consumer protection measures. The study will examine consumer complaints, contractual obstacles, the practices of third-party exit companies, existing legal protections, and best practices from other states. The agency must submit a report with findings and potential legislation recommendations to the Legislature by the end of 2026. This resolution does not change current laws but directs officials to investigate the issue before considering new regulations.