Informing the Legislature that on July 14, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB2852 SD1 HD2 CD1 (ACT 257).

This bill directs the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission to create rules requiring websites and digital applications used by public accommodations to be accessible to people with disabilities. It explicitly defines denying access through inaccessible technology as an unlawful discriminatory practice under state civil rights laws. The legislation mandates that these new rules align with the federal web accessibility standards established by the U.S. Department of Justice. By clarifying these requirements, the bill ensures that businesses providing public services must make their digital offerings usable for all citizens.