Overview
- Primary statute(s) in the source set
- HRS ch. 481P; HRS §§ 480-2, 480-13
Do Not Call
- Registry information
- Our current source set does not establish a state-specific rule on this point.
Calls
- Voice-call coverage
- YES
Text Messages
- Text-message coverage
- Our current source set does not establish a state-specific rule on this point.
Robocalls & Recorded Messages
- Autodial / prerecorded-call information
- Telemarketing Fraud Prevention Act covers abusive telemarketing practices
Caller ID
- Caller-ID / spoofing information
- Our current source set does not establish a state-specific rule on this point.
Private Enforcement
Private remedies and government penalties are separate. Whether a private claim is available depends on the statute, facts, and applicable prerequisites.
- Private action
- A possible private-action path may exist through via HRS §481P-6 to consumer-protection law; statutory requirements apply.
- Prerequisites
- Qualifying injured consumer under §480-13; not merely receipt of a call
- Private remedy
- At least $1,000 or treble damages, whichever greater, under qualifying §480-13 claim; additional elder provisions may apply
- Attorney fees
- Reasonable fees and costs under qualifying consumer-protection claim
- Limitations
- Our current source set does not establish a state-specific rule on this point.
- Defenses / safe harbors
- Consumer-protection standing and chapter scope apply
Government Enforcement
- Government enforcement / penalties
- Government enforcement available
Recent / Upcoming Changes
- 2025–2026 changes in the source set
- Our current source set does not identify a material enacted change for 2025–2026.