HB 2146 Hawaii House · 2026 Regular Session

RELATING TO SUGAR-SWEETENED BEVERAGES.

Summary
Establishes the sugar-sweetened beverage fee program. Beginning 7/1/2027, imposes a 2 cent per fluid ounce fee on all sugar-sweetened beverages sold in the State and requires all distributors of sugar-sweetened beverages to register with the Department of Health. On or after 6/30/27, prohibits retailers from selling or displaying for sale any sugar-sweetened beverage acquired from a distributor that is not registered with the Department of Health. Requires management and performance audits. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Establishes the Healthy Ohana Advisory Committee. Appropriates funds.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 26, 2026 Last action Jan 30, 2026
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Jan 30, 2026
Committee
Referred to HLT, CPC/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 5
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Jan 28, 2026
Introduced
Introduced and Pass First Reading.
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Jan 26, 2026
Introduced
Pending introduction.
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7 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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