This Bill Aims To Prevent A Wave Of Evictions But Critics Say It Falls Short - Honolulu Civil Beat This Bill Aims To Prevent A Wave Of Evictions But Critics Say It Falls Short The state eviction moratorium is currently expected to expire June 8 but could be extended through the summer. Reading time: 7 minutes. The Hawaii Legislature has passed a bill that would make it easier for the state to lift its pandemic-related eviction moratorium this summer. Gov. David Ige implemented an eviction moratorium a year ago that prevents landlords from kicking out tenants for not paying their rent. The state moratorium is scheduled to expire on June 8.