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HRS §477E-6

When state credit rules conflict with federal law

This section says that creditors do not have to follow state credit discrimination rules if those rules directly conflict with federal laws. But if the state rule gives more protection to a credit applicant, it is not considered conflicting and must be followed.

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The statute, as written — Inconsistency with federal laws

No creditor shall be required to comply with any provisions of this chapter that are directly inconsistent with federal laws relating to discrimination in the advancement of credit. A provision of this chapter is not directly inconsistent with federal laws if it provides greater protection to an applicant.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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