Informing the Legislature that on May 14, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB2471 SD2 HD2 CD2 (ACT 011).

This bill, known as Act 011, clarifies that corporations and other artificial legal entities in Hawaii do not have the right to spend money to influence elections or ballot measures. It explicitly states that the powers granted to these entities are limited strictly to what is necessary for conducting their lawful business, excluding political activities. The law applies to all private organizations chartered under state law, such as corporations and limited liability companies, while exempting government agencies and public bodies. Violations of these new limitations would result in penalties as established by the state. The legislation aims to reaffirm that political spending powers belong to natural persons rather than artificial legal entities.