HB 2596 Hawaii House · 2026 Regular Session

RELATING TO PLANTS.

Summary

Requires persons who sell or offer plants for sale at retail to provide information on the risk of invasiveness of the plant species. Requires the Invasive Species Council to develop a labeling system for plants that displays the plants' weed risk assessments. Establishes fines for violations. Effective 1/1/2027.

Issues: ✓ Environment

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 6, 2026

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Feb 2, 2026

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Referred to AGR, CPC, JHA, referral sheet 6

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Jan 28, 2026

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Introduced and Pass First Reading.

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18 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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