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Current trends in Hawaii legislation over the last 72 hours as measured by public interest and activity.
| Position | Bill | Status | Summary | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | SB2907 | Passed | Declares that the State is an ocean cluster. Establishes the Office of Marine Affairs and Marine Affairs Governing Board within the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation. Establishes the Marine Affairs Coordinator position. Repeals the powers and... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-07-07 Act 186, on 07/06/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1288). |
| #2 | HB1891 | Passed | 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). |
| #3 | HB1728 | Passed | Requires the counties to allow for the installation and operation of rainwater catchment systems for potable and nonpotable uses on all properties. Allows the counties to require registration, inspection, or notification of rainwater catchment system... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-07-09 Act 209, on 07/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1311). |
| #4 | SB2060 | Passed | Authorizes the Rental Housing Revolving Fund to be used to provide any and all forms of financing for the development, predevelopment, construction, acquisition, preservation, and substantial rehabilitation of rental housing units. Requires the Hawai... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-07-09 Act 212, on 07/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1314). |
| #5 | SB2001 | Passed | Establishes the Banyan Drive Community Development District within the Hawaii Community Development Authority. Establishes the Banyan Drive Community Development District Special Fund. Specifies the powers and duties of HCDA as it relates to the Dist... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-07-09 Act 206, on 07/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1308). |
| #6 | HB1864 | Passed | 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). |
| #7 | HB1801 | Passed | Appropriates funds for the Department of Human Services to contract with one or more organizations specializing in domestic violence to provide training and consultation virtually or in-person to staff in Child Welfare Services Branch offices statewi... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-07-07 Act 194, on 07/07/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1296). |
| #8 | HB2296 | Passed | 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). |
| #9 | HB2023 | Passed | 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). |
| #10 | SB3025 | Passed | 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). |
| #11 | HB1576 | Passed | Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to provide public notice of certain information whenever a production obtains a permit or enters into a memorandum of agreement or understanding with DBEDT to film a visually reco... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-07-07 Act 188, on 07/06/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1290). |
| #12 | HB1713 | Passed | 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). |
| #13 | SB2568 | Passed | 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). |
| #14 | SB3204 | Passed | Establishes a two-year Family Resilience Pilot Program within the Office of Wellness and Resilience. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates Temporary Assistance for Needy Families funds to be expended by the Department of Human Services f... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-07-07 Act 201, on 07/07/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1303). |
| #15 | HB1740 | Passed | Repeals the prohibition against qualified residents for Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation-approved projects holding a majority interest in land and repeals the requirement that qualified residents demonstrate financial viability or a... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-07-09 Act 210, on 07/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1312). |
| #16 | SB2259 | Passed | 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). |
| #17 | HB1642 | Passed | 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). |
| #18 | SB2360 | Passed | Amends the definition of "eligible business activity" for the purposes of the Enterprise Zone Program to include certain retail sales of tangible personal property; processing of certain value-added agricultural products; research development, sale, ... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-07-07 Act 182, on 07/06/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1284). |
| #19 | HB1682 | Passed | Establishes civil remedies for the unauthorized disclosure of intimate images. (CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-07-07 Act 195, on 07/07/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1297). |
| #20 | HB1961 | Passed | Prohibits persons from interfering with another person's access to or from a health care facility or disrupting the normal functioning of a health care facility. Makes violations a petty misdemeanor. Establishes a private right of action. Authorizes ... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-07-07 Act 202, on 07/07/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1304). |
| #21 | HB1960 | Passed | Requires the Department of the Attorney General to develop a Human Trafficking Awareness Training Program, or approve externally developed programs, to educate and train workers in the transient accommodations sector. Requires transient accommodation... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-07-07 Act 191, on 07/07/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1293). |
| #22 | SB2599 | Passed | PART I: Redesignates the Stadium Development District as the Halawa Community Development District (HCDD). Amends the composition of the Hawaii Community Development Authority (HCDA) for purposes of the HCDD. Amends the duties and powers of the HCDA ... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-07-07 Act 184, on 07/06/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1286). |
| #23 | SB3320 | Passed | Requires the Food and Product Innovation Network to integrate a coordinated food safety and regulatory framework. Requires the Agribusiness Development Corporation to establish key performance indicators for the Food and Product Innovation Network, d... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-07-07 Act 187, on 07/06/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1289). |
| #24 | HB1920 | Passed | Clarifies that, for tax credits issued after 7/1/2026, a partner or member that is a partnership or limited liability company that has been allocated a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit may either further allocate the credit or transfer, sell, or assign ... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-07-09 Act 205, on 07/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1307). |
| #25 | SB2247 | Passed | 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). |
| #26 | SB2271 | Passed | 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). |
| #27 | SB2494 | Passed | 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). |
| #28 | SB2532 | Passed | 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). |
| #29 | HB1969 | Passed | 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). |
| #30 | SB3132 | Passed | 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). |
| #31 | SB888 | Passed | 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). |
| #32 | HB1973 | Passed | 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). |
| #33 | SB2877 | Passed | 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). |
| #34 | SB3118 | Passed | 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). |
| #35 | HB2338 | Passed | 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). |
| #36 | SB3001 | Passed | 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). |
| #37 | HB2137 | Passed | 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). |
| #38 | HB1894 | Passed | 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). |
| #39 | SB3262 | Vetoed | 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). |
| #40 | SB2043 | Passed | 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). |
| #41 | SB2852 | Passed | 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). |
| #42 | SB2866 | Passed | 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). |
| #43 | SB2964 | Passed | 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). |
| #44 | HB1741 | Passed | Deems a county inclusionary mandate as a form of development exaction and treats the mandate as a housing affordability impact fee. Provides parameters for a county's adoption or amendment of an inclusionary mandate for residential or mixed-use devel... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-07-09 Act 211, on 07/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1313). |
| #45 | HB2385 | Passed | Beginning 1/1/2027, authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, instead of the counties, to approve and certify general excise tax exemptions for certain housing development projects developed under county housing incentive pro... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-07-09 Act 215, on 07/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1317). |
| #46 | HB1890 | Passed | 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). |
| #47 | SB2999 | Passed | 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). |
| #48 | HB1802 | Passed | Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources and certain public or private entities to seek the approval of the Board of Land and Natural Resources to operate conservation banks for situations where a person or entity is required to provid... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-07-09 Act 208, on 07/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1310). |
| #49 | HB1853 | Passed | 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). |
| #50 | SB2851 | Passed | 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). |
