RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Summary
Phases in requirements that all newly manufactured washing machines sold within the State by January 1, 2042, be equipped with a microfiber filtration system. Requires manufacturers of newly manufactured washing machines to provide certification to the Department of Health that the manufacturer is in compliance with microfiber filtration system requirements. Establishes penalties. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 16, 2026
Last action Feb 4, 2026
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MODERATE
This bill revision updates the bill title and author information, standardizes the formatting of legal definitions, and corrects a typo regarding 'compliant' versus 'complaint'. It also adds a sunset clause stating the law ends on July 1, 3000, and clarifies that the law does not affect rights or penalties that existed before its effective date.
Scope change
The scope of applicability remains focused on washing machine manufacturers and retailers in Hawaii, with no changes to the core requirement that machines sold after 2032 must include microfiber filtration systems.
TECHNICAL
Changed the bill title from 'HB1569' to 'HB1569 HD1' and updated author details from Emma Berman to Aaron Supple.
DEFINITION
Added a specific definition for 'Manufacturer' to clarify who is responsible for the new filtration requirements.
REQUIREMENT
Corrected a typo in the certification requirement, changing 'complaint' to 'compliant' to ensure legal accuracy.
TIMELINE
Added a sunset clause setting the law's expiration date to July 1, 3000, and clarified that the law does not affect pre-existing rights or penalties.
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Total actions
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Key actions
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Committee
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Feb 4, 2026
Committee
Reported from EEP (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 11-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to CPC.
lower
Jan 29, 2026
Lower · Passed
The committee on EEP recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 5 Ayes: Representative(s) Lowen, Perruso, Kahaloa, Kusch, Matsumoto; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Chun, Quinlan.
lower
Jan 26, 2026
Committee
Referred to EEP, CPC, JHA, referral sheet 1
lower
Jan 21, 2026
Introduced
Introduced and Pass First Reading.
lower
Jan 16, 2026
Introduced
Prefiled.
lower
8 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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