| SB847 | Pass | Establishes a three-year pilot program in the County of Kauai and County of Hawaii to allow qualified psychologists under the supervision of a supervising physician or psychiatrist limited authority to prescribe certain psychotropic medications to pa...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-07-16
Became law without the Governor's signature, Act 266, 07/16/2026, (Gov. Msg. No. 1370). |
| SB2600 | Pass | Makes a deposit into the emergency and budget reserve fund pursuant to article VII, section 6, of the Hawaii State Constitution. (CD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-07-15
Act 265, on 07/15/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1368). |
| HB2344 | Pass | Establishes a temporary, independent Public School Realignment and Closure Commission to develop and recommend a comprehensive package of school consolidations, realignments, and closures based on the federal Base Realignment and Closure model. Requi...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-07-15
Act 264, on 07/15/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1367). |
| HB2023 | Pass | Requires the Department of Transportation to administer a statewide program for certification of active intelligent speed assistance systems and select a vendor for the installation and maintenance of systems. Limits the civil liability of motor vehi...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-07-15
Act 260, on 07/15/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1363). |
| SB3234 | Pass | Appropriates funds to the Department of Transportation to install pedestrian safety improvements at sites abutting school properties, with consideration for other sites. (CD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-07-15
Act 262, on 07/15/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1365). |
| SB2338 | Pass | Exempts Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation employees from the requirement that their employment actions and job descriptions be subject to approval by the Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Requires the Executive...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-07-15
Act 263, on 07/15/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1366). |
| HB2021 | Pass | Establishes safe riding behaviors for electric bicycles. Prohibits the operation of high-speed electric devices in certain locations. Establishes labeling and signage requirements for electric bicycles. Prohibits the operation of a moped or electric ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-07-15
Act 259, on 07/15/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1362). |
| SB3262 | Veto | Requires that the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board submit three nominees for its Executive Director to the Board of Education. Requires the Board of Education to appoint an Executive Director from the nominees on the list, subject to advice and consent...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-07-15
Vetoed (Gov. Msg. No. 1369). |
| SB2999 | Pass | Requires the Department of Transportation to adopt rules by 1/1/2028 governing a clean fuel standard for alternative fuels in the State. Requires reports and public information sessions. (CD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-07-15
Act 258, on 07/15/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1361). |
| SB2851 | Pass | Authorizes deaf motor vehicle owners to register their vehicle as being owned by a deaf individual so that a deafness designation appears when a law enforcement officer accesses the motor vehicle's information. Effective 1/1/2027. (CD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-07-15
Act 261, on 07/15/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1364). |
| HB2137 | Pass | Prohibits certain harmful uses of realistic digital imitations generated by artificial intelligence (AI). Establishes certain exemptions. Provides for civil actions and civil remedies for individuals injured by unauthorized AI-generated realistic dig...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-07-14
Act 247, on 07/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1349). |
| SB2043 | Pass | Until 12/31/2031, specifies that captive insurance companies that are not risk retention captive insurance companies are subject to examination no later than five years after licensure and any additional examination at the discretion of the Insurance...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-07-14
Act 255, on 07/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1357). |
| HB1804 | Pass | Requires the Executive Office on Aging to develop the framework and scope of work for a proposed study that examines the feasibility, impacts, and costs of different public and private financing options for long-term care services and supports and su...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-07-14
Act 249, on 07/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1351). |
| HB2296 | Pass | Requires the Department of Education to charge not less than one-quarter of the cost of preparing a school meal for each school meal. (SD2)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-07-14
Act 236, on 07/13/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1338). |
| SB2259 | Pass | Establishes the Hawaii Dementia Initiative Business Recognition Program within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Appropriates funds. (CD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-07-14
Act 251, on 07/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1353). |
| HB2338 | Pass | Addresses the change in federal law regarding Pell Grants by amending the Hawaii Community College Promise Program (Hawaii Promise) to provide scholarships for ninety-five percent of a student's unmet direct cost need and exclude grants, scholarships...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-07-14
Act 235, on 07/13/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1337). |
| SB2614 | Pass | Authorizes the Department of Education to award a high school diploma to qualified persons who did not receive a high school diploma as a result of compulsory or voluntary induction into the armed services of the United States or whose high school ed...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-07-14
Act 240, on 07/13/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1342). |
| HB1894 | Pass | Requires the Department of Education to include the instruction of braille and provision of braille instructional materials under certain circumstances; provide braille literacy support services; cooperate with the Department of Human Services when r...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-07-14
Act 243, on 07/13/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1345). |
| HB1853 | Pass | Establishes the Hanai Memory Network Program within the Executive Office on Aging to create a network of dementia care specialists and support systems to assist individuals with dementia and their caregivers. Appropriates funds. (CD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-07-14
Act 245, on 07/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1347). |
| HB1973 | Pass | Establishes within the Department of Health a one-year KupunAloha Pilot Program to provide in-home health care and support services to eligible participants who do not otherwise qualify for government assistance for these services. Appropriates funds...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-07-14
Act 246, on 07/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1348). |
| HB1888 | Pass | Part I: Requires the Department of Education and state public charter schools to take certain steps to better address the harassment of educational workers, including sports officials. Authorizes the Attorney General to assist educational workers, in...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-07-14
Act 234, on 07/13/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1336). |
| HB1890 | Pass | Provides annual salary step increases for public schools and public charter school teachers who have completed one year's satisfactory service and comply with specified requirements, if negotiated into a collective bargaining agreement pursuant to se...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-07-14
Act 233, on 07/13/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1335). |
| HB1713 | Pass | Expands exemptions from school impact fee requirement for certain housing developments. Clarifies procedures and timing for land dedication or feeinlieu agreements for new residential developments. Repeals the sunset and reporting requirements under ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-07-14
Act 241, on 07/13/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1343). |
| SB2031 | Pass | Makes it an unfair or deceptive act or practice for businesses to: advertise, display, or offer the price of live-ticket events or short-term lodging without clearly and conspicuously disclosing the total price; and misrepresent any fees or charges i...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-07-14
Act 254, on 07/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1356). |
| SB2877 | Pass | Requires the Department of Education to establish a two-year Student-Authored Book Publication Pilot Program. Authorizes the Pilot Program to be conducted for fourth, fifth, and sixth graders at up to five Kalihi public elementary schools and up to f...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-07-14
Act 244, on 07/13/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1346). |
| SB2866 | Pass | Repeals the sunset date for the State Rent Supplement Program for Kupuna. (CD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-07-14
Act 250, on 07/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1352). |
| SB3118 | Pass | Updates references to the United States Code in the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children. (HD2)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-07-14
Act 239, on 07/13/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1341). |
| SB888 | Pass | Prohibits operators of smart household security devices from sharing user data with law enforcement agencies unless the user consents, the law enforcement agency obtains a judicial warrant, or there is an emergency situation involving a clear and pre...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-07-14
Act 253, on 07/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1355). |
| HB1891 | Pass | Requires the Department of Education to implement dyslexia sensitive linguistically appropriate universal screenings and evidence-based interventions, offer professional development on structured literacy and evidenced-based interventions, and suppor...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-07-14
Act 242, on 07/13/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1344). |
| HB1785 | Pass | Authorizes the Superintendent to hire a new contractor if a contractor under a student transportation contract fails to provide service on a contracted service capacity or designated service segment for five or more consecutive instructional days. Au...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-07-14
Act 238, on 07/13/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1340). |
| SB2568 | Pass | Elevates the offense of harassment to a misdemeanor when committed against a public servant because of or during their performance of official duties. (CD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-07-14
Act 237, on 07/13/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1339). |
| SB2964 | Pass | Requires homeowners insurance producers to notify policyholders that they may submit information regarding improvements made to the insured residential property, which shall then be submitted to the homeowners insurer. Requires homeowners insurers to...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-07-14
Act 256, on 07/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1358). |
| SB3001 | Pass | Requires operators of AI companions in the State to issue certain disclosures to users. Requires operators to develop certain protocols to respond to user prompts regarding suicidal ideation or self-harm. Establishes protections for users and minor u...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-07-14
Act 248, on 07/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1350). |
| SB2852 | Pass | Requires the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission to adopt rules on digital accessibility for places of public accommodation that are consistent with certain federal regulations. Specifies that a violation of the rules is an unlawful discriminatory practic...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-07-14
Act 257, on 07/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1359). |
| SB3253 | Pass | Recognizes the Hawaii Conservation Sanctuary as a nonprofit entity established pursuant to Senate Resolution 94, Senate Draft 1, Regular Session of 2026, to protect and expand populations of endangered species and other wildlife in the State. (CD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-07-10
Act 226, on 07/10/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1328). |
| SB2247 | Pass | Prohibits any Executive Branch employee who is nominated or appointed by the Governor to a compensated position subject to confirmation by the Senate from engaging in certain campaign fundraising activities. (CD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-07-10
Act 228, on 07/10/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1330). |
| HB1705 | Pass | Allows licensed mental health counselors to be appointed as child custody evaluators. (SD2)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-07-10
Act 231, on 07/10/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1333). |
| HB2452 | Pass | Authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds. Makes findings required by Article VII, Section 13, of the Hawaii State Constitution to declare that the issuance of authorized bonds will not cause the debt limit to be exceeded. (CD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-07-10
Act 232, on 07/10/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1334). |
| SB2494 | Pass | Establishes a statute of limitations of nine years for a bribery offense. (CD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-07-10
Act 225, on 07/10/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1327). |
| SB3076 | Pass | Clarifies that untaxed tobacco products are subject to forfeiture as contraband, without regard to the procedures set forth in Hawaii's asset forfeiture law in the same manner as untaxed cigarettes. Confirms the authority of the Department of Taxatio...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-07-10
Act 229, on 07/10/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1331). |
| SB2532 | Pass | Amends various sections of Hawaii's campaign spending laws by requiring designated campaign finance forms to be submitted electronically through the Campaign Spending Commission's upgraded electronic filing system. Effective 11/4/2026. (CD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-07-10
Act 227, on 07/10/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1329). |
| HB1974 | Pass | Requires and appropriates funds for the State Health Planning and Development Agency to develop and publish a state plan on hearing loss. (CD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-07-10
Act 223, on 07/09/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1325). |
| HB1969 | Pass | Requires the Department of Human Services to develop and implement a state-funded financial assistance program to offer state-funded colorectal screenings and treatment for certain persons. Requires state-funded coverage for follow-up treatment for c...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-07-10
Act 219, on 07/09/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1321). |
| SB3132 | Pass | Requires hospitals with emergency departments that are licensed in the State to submit syndromic surveillance data to the Department of Health. Authorizes the Department of Health to establish a state syndromic surveillance data reporting system. (CD...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-07-10
Act 222, on 07/09/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1324). |
| SB3325 | Pass | Requires the Department of Education to establish an updated plan for maximizing Medicaid reimbursements for administrative and support services provided to students with special needs. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. (CD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-07-10
Act 230, on 07/10/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1332). |
| HB1642 | Pass | Beginning 10/1/2026, prohibits the ownership, operation, or management of a digital financial asset transaction kiosk that accepts United States currency from a customer in exchange for a digital financial asset. (CD1)
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-07-10
Act 224, on 07/09/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1326). |
| SB2271 | Pass | Requires the Department of Health to adopt rules to allow hospitals to demonstrate compliance with all licensing inspections required by the State through accreditation or certification by any accreditation or certification organization approved by t...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-07-10
Act 221, on 07/09/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1323). |
| SB3025 | Pass | Requires the Office of Wellness and Resilience to develop, implement, and administer a Medical Debt Acquisition and Forgiveness Program to acquire and forgive outstanding medical debt for residents of the State, subject to the availability of program...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-07-10
Act 220, on 07/09/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1322). |
| HB1864 | Pass | For policies, contracts, plans, and agreements issued or renewed after 12/31/2026, requires insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to provide coverage for standard fertility preservation services for persons undergoi...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-07-10
Act 218, on 07/09/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1320). |
| HB2218 | Pass | Authorizes the Board of Land and Natural Resources to enter into community co-management agreements and establishes qualifications for eligible community co-managers. Authorizes the disposition of public lands by a community co-management agreement. ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-07-09
Act 203, on 07/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1305). |
