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All 53,153 Active 2,085 In committee 29,059 Passed 12,714 Signed 1,934 Failed 183
signed · Hawaii · Senate Jul 14, 2026

SB 2031: RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.

Makes it an unfair or deceptive act or practice for businesses to: advertise, display, or offer the price of live-ticket events or short-term lodging without clearly and conspicuously disclosing the total price; and misrepresent any fees or charges in any offer, display, or advertisement for the sale of live‑event tickets or short-term lodging. Specifies that any advertisement, display, or offer of short-term lodging or live-event tickets in compliance with the federal Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees are in compliance with this Act. (CD1)
Jarrett Keohokalole (D) Carol Fukunaga (D) Michelle Kidani (D) Sharon Moriwaki (D) Joy San Buenaventura (D) · 2 co-sponsors
signed · Hawaii · House Jul 14, 2026

HB 1890: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Provides annual salary step increases for public schools and public charter school teachers who have completed one year's satisfactory service and comply with specified requirements, if negotiated into a collective bargaining agreement pursuant to section 89-9, HRS, and subject to funds appropriated by the Legislature. (CD1)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates annual salary increases for teachers, requiring state funding for public education, a direct public service funding measure.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides annual salary increases for public school teachers, directly supporting educator compensation and retention per the collective bargaining agreement.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides salary increases for teachers under collective bargaining agreement, advancing wage standards and supporting labor rights.95% confidence
Cory Chun (D) Mike Lee (D) Kanani Souza (R) Ikaika Hussey (D) Gregg Takayama (D)
signed · Hawaii · House Jul 14, 2026

HB 1804: RELATING TO LONG-TERM CARE FINANCING.

Requires the Executive Office on Aging to develop the framework and scope of work for a proposed study that examines the feasibility, impacts, and costs of different public and private financing options for long-term care services and supports and submit a report to the Legislature. Authorizes the Executive Office on Aging to contract with the University of Hawaii. Appropriates funds. (CD1)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates funds for a Long-Term Care Financing Commission, directly supporting budget allocation for fiscal planning and program development.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes commission to examine long-term care financing with fund appropriation, advancing healthcare funding for services and supports.95% confidence
Cory Chun (D) Adrian Tam (D) Kanani Souza (R) Ikaika Hussey (D) Gregg Takayama (D)
signed · Hawaii · House Jul 14, 2026

HB 2296: RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.

HB 2296 reduces the minimum revenue requirement the Department of Education must recover from school meal charges in state-operated public schools. This means schools would need to cover less cost through meal fees, potentially allowing for lower prices or reduced financial pressure on meal programs. The bill directly affects all public schools managed by the Department of Education, changing how they calculate required meal revenue. It does not alter meal eligibility or nutritional standards, focusing solely on the financial recovery target.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationReduces school meal revenue requirements, lowering student meal costs and easing financial pressure on school meal programs without altering eligibility or standards.85% confidence
Nadine Nakamura (D)
signed · Hawaii · Senate Jul 14, 2026

SB 2568: RELATING TO OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC SERVANTS.

Elevates the offense of harassment to a misdemeanor when committed against a public servant because of or during their performance of official duties. (CD1)
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeElevates harassment against public servants to misdemeanor, strengthening legal protections for law enforcement and court personnel, supporting criminal justice system functionality.95% confidence
Ron Kouchi (D)
signed · Hawaii · Senate Jul 14, 2026

SB 2964: RELATING TO PROPERTY INSURANCE.

Requires homeowners insurance producers to notify policyholders that they may submit information regarding improvements made to the insured residential property, which shall then be submitted to the homeowners insurer. Requires homeowners insurers to reevaluate the replacement cost estimate based on the information submitted by a policyholder, and offer the policyholder the option to purchase additional coverage to cover the full amount of the replacement cost estimate. Establishes administrative penalties for violations. Effective 1/1/2027. (CD1)
Troy Hashimoto (D) Carol Fukunaga (D) Michelle Kidani (D) Angus McKelvey (D) Stanley Chang (D)
signed · Hawaii · Senate Jul 14, 2026

SB 3001: RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.

Requires operators of AI companions in the State to issue certain disclosures to users. Requires operators to develop certain protocols to respond to user prompts regarding suicidal ideation or self-harm. Establishes protections for users and minor users of AI companions. Beginning 1/1/2028, requires operators to submit annual reports to the Behavioral Health Administration of the Department of Health containing certain information. Establishes that violations are to be considered unfair or deceptive acts or practices. (CD1)
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires AI operators to disclose, prevent harm, protect minors, and submit reports - enhancing consumer safety and transparency in AI services per regulatory indicators.90% confidence
Jarrett Keohokalole (D) Karl Rhoads (D) Troy Hashimoto (D) Joy San Buenaventura (D) Angus McKelvey (D) · 1 co-sponsor
signed · Hawaii · House Jul 14, 2026

HB 2137: RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.

Prohibits certain harmful uses of realistic digital imitations generated by artificial intelligence (AI). Establishes certain exemptions. Provides for civil actions and civil remedies for individuals injured by unauthorized AI-generated realistic digital imitations. (CD1)
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates disclosure of AI-generated content and synthetic performers, establishes civil remedies for harm, aligning with consumer protection in digital rights and data privacy policies.92% confidence
Cory Chun (D) Joe Gedeon (R) Mike Lee (D) Kanani Souza (R) Ikaika Hussey (D)
signed · Hawaii · House Jul 10, 2026

HB 1642: RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.

Beginning 10/1/2026, prohibits the ownership, operation, or management of a digital financial asset transaction kiosk that accepts United States currency from a customer in exchange for a digital financial asset. (CD1)
Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyProhibits digital asset kiosks, restricting a specific technology use in financial transactions per bill's explicit restriction on digital financial asset exchange kiosks.95% confidence
Luke Evslin (D) Gregg Takayama (D) Scot Matayoshi (D) Lisa Marten (D) Ikaika Olds (D)
signed · Hawaii · House Jul 10, 2026

HB 1864: RELATING TO INSURANCE.

For policies, contracts, plans, and agreements issued or renewed after 12/31/2026, requires insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to provide coverage for standard fertility preservation services for persons undergoing medically necessary treatment that may cause iatrogenic infertility. (CD1)
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurers to cover fertility preservation services for medically necessary treatments, expanding patient access to healthcare coverage.95% confidence
Sean Quinlan (D) Nicole Lowen (D) Jeanné Kapela (D) Kirstin Kahaloa (D)
signed · Hawaii · Senate Jul 10, 2026

SB 2271: RELATING TO HOSPITAL LICENSING.

Requires the Department of Health to adopt rules to allow hospitals to demonstrate compliance with all licensing inspections required by the State through accreditation or certification by any accreditation or certification organization approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. (CD1)
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareStreamlines hospital licensing compliance via CMS-recognized accreditations, reducing administrative burden without restricting care access or funding.85% confidence
Michelle Kidani (D) Joy San Buenaventura (D) Angus McKelvey (D) · 2 co-sponsors
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