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Society, Law & Government 2026-08-25 00:00 UTC edition Story 17 of 24 Gate: passed

Hawaii Extends Wildfire State of Emergency Through October 2026

Governor Josh Green has extended the wildfire state of emergency to facilitate ongoing recovery efforts and maintain housing protections for Maui residents.

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Emergency Protections and Legal Relief Maintained

Hawaii has extended its wildfire state of emergency through October 23, 2026, to keep recovery and housing efforts moving forward. Governor Josh Green issued the Thirty-Second Proclamation Relating to Wildfires, maintaining protections and legal relief for Maui residents.[1][2]

To speed up debris removal, school reconstruction, and temporary housing, the proclamation suspends several state laws. These include procurement, environmental, and historic preservation statutes. The order also allows the Hawaii Tourism Authority to use money from the Tourism Emergency Special Fund to support the emergency response.[3][4]

The emergency measures keep protections in place for local property owners and tenants. Unsolicited offers to buy real estate in Maui ZIP codes 96761, 96767, and 96790 are banned. Violations carry a fine of up to $5,000, up to one year in prison, or both. Additionally, landlords cannot raise residential rents on Maui, keeping prices capped at levels from August 9, 2023.[5][6][7]

The proclamation also shields healthcare providers who are assisting with the crisis. Healthcare facilities, professionals, and volunteers receive civil liability immunity for their emergency services. This protection does not cover gross negligence, willful misconduct, or reckless behavior.[8]

Key takeaways

  • Prohibits unsolicited offers to purchase real property in specific Maui ZIP codes (96761, 96767, 96790). 1 source
  • Suspends various state laws, including procurement, environmental, and historic preservation statutes, to expedite recovery and reconstruction. 1 source
  • Grants civil liability immunity to healthcare facilities, professionals, and volunteers providing emergency services. 1 source

What’s unresolved

  • Long-term housing capacity for displaced Lahaina residents
  • Final timeline for permanent school reconstruction

Citations

  1. [1] Hawaii Governor Issues Thirty-Second Proclamation Relating to Wildfires Governor Josh Green issued the Thirty-Second Proclamation Relating to Wildfires on August 24, 2026. Manifest ID 1787606432670697684 - Hawaii Governor RSS Feed - interrogate via MCP
  2. [2] Hawaii Governor Issues Thirty-Second Proclamation Relating to Wildfires The wildfire state of emergency in Hawaii is extended through October 23, 2026. Manifest ID 1787606432670697684 - Hawaii Governor RSS Feed - interrogate via MCP
  3. [3] Hawaii Governor Issues Thirty-Second Proclamation Relating to Wildfires The proclamation suspends various state laws, including procurement, environmental, and historic preservation statutes, to expedite recovery. Manifest ID 1787606432670697684 - Hawaii Governor RSS Feed - interrogate via MCP
  4. [4] Hawaii Governor Issues Thirty-Second Proclamation Relating to Wildfires The Hawaii Tourism Authority is authorized to use monies in the Tourism Emergency Special Fund to respond to the emergency. Manifest ID 1787606432670697684 - Hawaii Governor RSS Feed - interrogate via MCP
  5. [5] Hawaii Governor Issues Thirty-Second Proclamation Relating to Wildfires Unsolicited offers to purchase real property in Maui ZIP codes 96761, 96767, and 96790 are prohibited. Manifest ID 1787606432670697684 - Hawaii Governor RSS Feed - interrogate via MCP
  6. [6] Hawaii Governor Issues Thirty-Second Proclamation Relating to Wildfires Violations of the real estate solicitation prohibition are punishable by a fine of up to $5,000, imprisonment of up to one year, or both. Manifest ID 1787606432670697684 - Hawaii Governor RSS Feed - interrogate via MCP
  7. [7] Hawaii Governor Issues Thirty-Second Proclamation Relating to Wildfires Price increases for residential dwelling rentals on Maui are prohibited, with prices capped at levels in effect as of August 9, 2023. Manifest ID 1787606432670697684 - Hawaii Governor RSS Feed - interrogate via MCP
  8. [8] Hawaii Governor Issues Thirty-Second Proclamation Relating to Wildfires Healthcare facilities, professionals, and volunteers providing emergency services are granted civil liability immunity, except in cases of willful misconduct, gross negligence, or recklessness. Manifest ID 1787606432670697684 - Hawaii Governor RSS Feed - interrogate via MCP