Informing the Legislature that on July 8, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB2401 SD1 HD2 CD2 (ACT 207).

This bill establishes a framework for creating regional shoreline mitigation districts to address coastal erosion and hazards threatening Hawaii's beaches and infrastructure. It empowers the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to identify these districts and facilitate collaborative planning among state and county agencies, property owners, and community groups. The legislation requires the development of adaptation pathways plans that assess risks to public resources and private structures while exploring various solutions, such as erosion mitigation or managed retreat. Importantly, designating a district is for planning purposes only and does not approve any specific projects or shoreline changes.