Informing the Legislature that on July 7, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB2175 SD2 HD2 CD1 (ACT 189).

This bill, signed into law by the Governor of Hawaii on July 7, 2026, bans the sale of disposable electronic smoking devices statewide starting January 1, 2027. The legislation defines these devices as non-refillable units with non-rechargeable batteries intended for single use and prohibits any person or entity from selling, offering for sale, or distributing them. Violations of the ban are subject to a fine of up to $100 per day for each instance. The law aims to address environmental concerns such as plastic pollution, hazardous waste from lithium batteries, and fire risks associated with improper disposal of these products.