Informing the Legislature that on June 27, 2025, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB534 HD2 SD1 CD1 (ACT 238).

This bill, effective July 1, 2026, requires retail establishments in Hawaii to label raw processed ahi (such as tuna used in poke or sushi) with the country where the tuna was landed. It directly affects grocery stores, markets, and restaurants selling ahi products, ensuring consumers know whether the tuna is locally caught or imported. The law defines "raw processed ahi" as tuna that has been cut, cubed, or mixed with ingredients (like soy sauce or limu) for retail sale, and mandates clear country-of-origin labeling. This addresses confusion caused by misleading terms like "fresh" or "locally made" on imported, previously frozen ahi that dominates retail sales despite Hawaii's $100 million annual tuna fishery.