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HRS §414D-242

How a nonprofit can be dissolved by its leaders and members

This section explains how a nonprofit corporation can be dissolved. It requires approval from the board and, if there are members, a member vote. It also requires notice to members and a plan showing where assets will go after debts are paid.

The statute, as written — Dissolution by directors, members, and third persons

(a) Unless this chapter, any other state law, the articles, the bylaws, or the board of directors or members (acting pursuant to subsection (c)) require a greater vote or voting by class, dissolution is authorized if it is approved: (1) By the board; (2) By the members, if any, by two-thirds of the votes cast or a majority of the voting power, whichever is less; and (3) In writing by any person or persons whose approval is required by a provision of the articles authorized by section 414D-188 for an amendment to the articles or bylaws. (b) If the corporation does not have members, dissolution must be approved by a vote of a majority of the directors in office at the time the transaction is approved. In addition, the corporation shall provide notice of any directors' meeting at which the approval is to be obtained in accordance with section 414D-145(c). The notice must also state that the purpose, or one of the purposes, of the meeting is to consider dissolution of the corporation and contain or be accompanied by a copy or summary of the plan of dissolution. (c) The board may condition its submission of the proposed dissolution, and the members may condition their approval of the dissolution on receipt of a higher percentage of affirmative votes or on any other basis. (d) If the board seeks to have dissolution approved by the members at a membership meeting, the corporation shall give notice to its members of the proposed membership meeting in accordance with section 414D-105. The notice shall also state that the purpose, or one of the purposes, of the meeting is to consider dissolving the corporation and contain or be accompanied by a copy or summary of the plan of dissolution. (e) If the board seeks to have dissolution approved by the members by written consent or ballot, the material soliciting the approval shall contain or be accompanied by a copy or summary of the plan of dissolution. (f) The plan of dissolution shall indicate to whom the assets owned or held by the corporation will be distributed after all creditors have been paid.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§414D-145 Rules for calling and notifying board meetings

§414D-188 When other people must approve changes to your nonprofit's rules

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