Informing the Legislature that on May 14, 2025, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB1429 SD2 HD3 CD1 (ACT 046).

This bill, SB1429 (Act 046), amends Hawaii's medical cannabis law to require primary caregivers to register with the Department of Health. It also establishes new penalties for violations, including fines of up to $5,000 per offense and administrative enforcement procedures. The law clarifies patient access options by maintaining caregiver-grown cannabis as a legal pathway while ensuring oversight through registration and penalties. These changes directly affect primary caregivers and patients relying on caregiver-supplied medical cannabis under Hawaii's existing framework.