Informing the Legislature that on May 27, 2025, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB1137 HD2 SD1 CD1 (ACT 102).

This bill amends Hawaii's definition of "beach restoration" to include more types of activities that protect coastal areas from sea level rise. It expands the definition to cover managing sand and native dune vegetation, placing sand from approved outside sources on eroded beaches, and removing abandoned materials that threaten public health or coastal ecosystems. These changes will guide how the state manages and preserves beaches as public trust resources. The law takes effect on July 1, 2025, directly affecting coastal communities, beach management practices, and Hawaii's approach to addressing sea level rise impacts.