HRS §476-15
No forced confessions or wage assignments in credit contracts
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗This law makes certain clauses in credit sale contracts unenforceable in Hawaii. Specifically, you cannot be forced to give up your right to a court hearing, sign a power of attorney for that, or assign your wages. These clauses have no legal effect.
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The statute, as written — Confession of judgment; power of attorney; wage assignment
A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
No provision in a credit sale contract for confession of judgment, power of attorney therefor, or wage assignment shall be enforceable in this State.
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