Explore Hawaii state bills from the 2026 legislative session, with plain-language summaries, nonpartisan impact analysis, current status, and official sources.
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Explore 63 Hawaii state bills from the 2026 legislative session, with plain-language summaries, nonpartisan impact analysis, current status, and official sources.
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This law creates a new government program called the **Hanai Memory Network**. It will provide experts and extra support for people with dementia and the family members who care for them. The law also sets aside the money needed to pay for the program.
On July 13, 2026, the Governor signed bill HB1891 into law. It is now officially known as Act 242.
Requires the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission to adopt rules on digital accessibility for places of public accommodation that are consistent with certain federal regulations. Specifies that a violation of the rules is an unlawful discriminatory practice. Establishes that it is an unlawful discriminatory practice for a place of public accommodation to deny a person with a disability full and equal enjoyment of their goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, or accommodations, or information related thereto, by requiring the use of information and communication technology that is not accessible to the person. (CD1)
On July 14, 2026, the Governor officially signed bill SB2031 into law. It is now known as Act 254.
On July 14, 2026, the Governor officially signed bill SB3001 into law. It is now active.
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)
Establishes safe riding behaviors for electric bicycles. Prohibits the operation of high-speed electric devices in certain locations. Establishes labeling and signage requirements for electric bicycles. Prohibits the operation of a moped or electric motorcycle in certain locations. Amends the definition of "bicycle" for purposes of county vehicular taxes. Defines "electric bicycle" in place of "low-speed electric bicycle". Authorizes the seizure of non-road-legal or nonconforming electric bicycles and high-speed electric devices. Defines "electric micro-mobility device" and requires the same regulations as electric foot scooters. Prohibits a person under the age of sixteen from operating a class 2 or class 3 electric bicycle without direct supervision. Authorizes a person to ride an electric bicycle on a sidewalk under certain circumstances. Prohibits a person from operating a bicycle or electric foot scooter under the age of eighteen without a helmet. Repeals the requirement that moped drivers use bicycle lanes. Substitutes the term "motor scooter" with the term "motor-driven cycle". (CD1)
The Governor vetoed (rejected) bill SB3262 on July 15, 2026. The bill is now back with the Senate.
On July 15, 2026, the Governor officially signed a new law, which is now known as Act 263. The Senate has been formally notified that this bill is now law.
On July 15, 2026, the Governor officially signed Senate Bill 2600 into law. It is now known as Act 265.
Requires the Department of Transportation to administer a statewide program for certification of active intelligent speed assistance systems and select a vendor for the installation and maintenance of systems. Limits the civil liability of motor vehicle manufacturers, distributors, and retailers for active intelligent speed assistance systems. Makes circumventing or tampering with an active intelligent speed assistance system a misdemeanor. Establishes penalties for operating a motor vehicle in violation of a court-ordered active intelligent speed assistance system requirement. Allows the Judiciary to impose the installation of active intelligent speed assistance systems as an additional penalty and as part of a license suspension or revocation for repeat offenders of certain traffic violations. Effective 1/1/2028. (CD1)
On July 15, 2026, the Governor officially signed bill HB2344 into law. It is now known as Act 264.
