HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
H.B. NO.
1637
THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026
STATE OF HAWAII
A BILL FOR AN ACT
relating to nonprofits.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. Chapter 414D, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:
"[Underlined: §414D- ] [Underlined: Attorney general; authority to investigate.] [Underlined: The attorney general may, on its own initiative or at the request of the department of taxation, investigate a corporation to ensure the corporation is in compliance with the provisions of this chapter and those of section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.]"[Underlined: ]
SECTION 2. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
INTRODUCED BY:
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Report Title:
Nonprofit Corporations; Attorney General; Investigation
Description:
Authorizes the Department of the Attorney General to initiate an investigation into a nonprofit corporation for compliance with the Hawaii Nonprofit Corporations Act and its tax exempt status under the Internal Revenue Code.
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