HB 2521 Hawaii House · 2026 Regular Session

RELATING TO TAXATION.

HB 2521 exempts the sale of groceries, healthcare services, and utility services from the general excise tax. This means businesses selling these specific items or services - like grocery stores, hospitals, and electricity/water providers - would no longer pay this tax on those transactions. The bill defines key terms to clarify which services qualify for the exemption. It directly affects businesses in these sectors by reducing their tax burden on core customer transactions.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 28, 2026 Last action Feb 2, 2026
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Feb 2, 2026
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Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 6
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Jan 28, 2026
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Introduced and Pass First Reading.
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