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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 7, 2026

SB 2360: RELATING TO STATE ENTERPRISE ZONES.

Amends the definition of "eligible business activity" for the purposes of the Enterprise Zone Program to include certain retail sales of tangible personal property; processing of certain value-added agricultural products; research development, sale, or production of all types of medical products and medical and health care services; activities of the Hawaii Food and Product Innovation Network; the provision of certain professional services by health care professionals; aerospace research and development activities; and information technology design and production services. Authorizes the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to declare up to two census tracts on state land that contain an innovation enterprise to be designated as an enterprise zone, subject to the Governor's approval and notwithstanding certain conditions. Requires DBEDT to conduct a comprehensive review, in consultation with the Department of Taxation, of the State Enterprise Zones Program and to submit a report to the Legislature. For taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026, extends the eligibility period of the state business tax credit for qualified businesses within state enterprise zones. Beginning 1/1/2028, extends the eligibility period of the general excise tax exemption for qualified businesses within state enterprise zones. Applies to qualified businesses who join the Enterprise Zone Program on or after 7/1/2026. (CD1)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands tax credit eligibility for Enterprise Zone businesses, including retail, agriculture, and health services, providing tax relief through modified tax credit provisions.92% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands eligible business activities to include medical product development and health care services, fostering innovation and economic support for the healthcare sector.85% confidence
Rachele Lamosao (D) Troy Hashimoto (D) Carol Fukunaga (D) Michelle Kidani (D) Mike Gabbard (D) · 2 co-sponsors
signed · Hawaii · Senate Jul 7, 2026

SB 2340: RELATING TO COMMUNITY CARE FOSTER FAMILY HOMES.

Clarifies that individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who meet an intermediate care facility or nursing facility level of care shall not be denied residency in a certified community care foster family home solely because of their disability or enrollment in a specific Medicaid waiver program. Requires the Department of Health to provide technical assistance and training to community care foster family homes. (CD1)
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePrevents denial of housing for Medicaid-eligible disabled individuals, ensuring continued access to healthcare services and protecting patient rights.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents housing discrimination against individuals with disabilities in foster family homes, advancing housing access as per topic indicators.90% confidence
Troy Hashimoto (D) Angus McKelvey (D) · 2 co-sponsors
signed · Hawaii · Senate Jul 7, 2026

SB 3204: RELATING TO FAMILY RESILIENCE PILOT PROGRAM.

Establishes a two-year Family Resilience Pilot Program within the Office of Wellness and Resilience. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates Temporary Assistance for Needy Families funds to be expended by the Department of Human Services for the pilot program. Sunsets 6/30/2028. (CD1)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates TANF funds for Family Resilience Pilot Program, advancing public service funding within budget allocation.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds peer support navigators under wellness program, supporting mental health services via TANF appropriation85% confidence
Joy San Buenaventura (D) Angus McKelvey (D)
signed · Hawaii · Senate Jul 7, 2026

SB 2135: RELATING TO PRIVACY.

SB 2135 creates a new criminal offense for sharing someone's intimate images without their consent. It directly affects individuals whose private photos or videos are distributed online or otherwise without permission. The key provision defines this act as a punishable offense, establishing legal consequences for perpetrators. The bill is currently pending before the LBT committee, having been referred for review after its initial introduction.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates criminal offense for nonconsensual intimate image distribution, protecting victim privacy rights under criminal justice framework95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill strengthens data privacy by criminalizing nonconsensual intimate image sharing, directly protecting digital rights and personal data online.90% confidence
Brandon Elefante (D) Joy San Buenaventura (D) Angus McKelvey (D) Stanley Chang (D) Tim Richards (D) · 1 co-sponsor
signed · Hawaii · House Jul 7, 2026

HB 2583: RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

Establishes the Hawaii Micro-Lending Credit Enhancement Program within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to expand micro-lending capacity by providing state‑funded loan loss reserves or other credit enhancement that absorbs first losses on qualified micro-loans made by participating lenders to Hawaii small businesses. Allows borrower fees and state matching contributions to capitalize lender-held loan loss reserve accounts. Establishes the Hawaii Micro-Lending Credit Enhancement Special Fund. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds out of the Special Fund. (CD1)
Sue Lee Loy (D) Tyson Miyake (D) Darius Kila (D) Julie Reyes Oda (R) Garner Shimizu (R)
signed · Hawaii · Senate Jul 7, 2026

SB 2599: RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT.

PART I: Redesignates the Stadium Development District as the Halawa Community Development District (HCDD). Amends the composition of the Hawaii Community Development Authority (HCDA) for purposes of the HCDD. Amends the duties and powers of the HCDA and Stadium Authority as they relate to activities within the HCDD. Clarifies the HCDA's permitting and consultation powers regarding public projects within community development districts. Establishes the HCDD Special Fund. Establishes requirements for the Comptroller to verify that invoices for the capital costs of the HCDD comply with applicable law and the purposes for which public funds were appropriated, allocated, transferred, deposited, or otherwise made available. PART II: Appropriates funds for the establishment of positions. Appropriates funds from the Stadium Development Special Fund for the purposes of the special fund. Conditions the expenditure of the appropriated funds out of the special fund upon compliance with state planning, land use, and financing statutes. PART III: Requires the HCDA, when planning and developing housing, to endeavor to plan for complete communities that include various aspects supporting quality of life. (CD1)
Donovan Dela Cruz (D) Chris Lee (D) Troy Hashimoto (D) Michelle Kidani (D) · 1 co-sponsor
signed · Hawaii · House Jul 7, 2026

HB 1961: RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.

Prohibits persons from interfering with another person's access to or from a health care facility or disrupting the normal functioning of a health care facility. Makes violations a petty misdemeanor. Establishes a private right of action. Authorizes the Attorney General to bring an action for injunctive or other equitable relief. (SD1)
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProtects healthcare facility access and operations via civil remedies, enabling legal action against disruptions that limit patient access.95% confidence
Adrian Tam (D) Kanani Souza (R) Gregg Takayama (D) Terez Amato (D) Nicole Lowen (D)
signed · Hawaii · House Jul 7, 2026

HB 1960: RELATING TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING.

Requires the Department of the Attorney General to develop a Human Trafficking Awareness Training Program, or approve externally developed programs, to educate and train workers in the transient accommodations sector. Requires transient accommodations employers or transient accommodations third-party contractors to periodically provide the human trafficking awareness training to certain employees and contract workers, keep records of the training, post signage, and develop and implement a human trafficking prevention policy that includes procedures for the reporting of suspected human trafficking. Establishes penalties. Requires the Department of Law Enforcement to adopt rules. (CD1)
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires trafficking awareness training, reporting procedures, and prevention policies to combat human trafficking crimes, strengthening criminal justice prevention efforts.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates human trafficking training for workers in transient accommodations sector, directly enhancing workplace safety and protecting against exploitation per bill's requirements.95% confidence
Kanani Souza (R) Gregg Takayama (D) Terez Amato (D) Nicole Lowen (D) Jackson Sayama (D)
signed · Hawaii · House Jul 7, 2026

HB 1959: RELATING TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.

Extends for five years certain provisions from Act 19, SLH 2020, and Act 238, SLH 2021, relating to abuse of family or household members, including establishing a petty misdemeanor offense of abuse of family or household members, clarifying penalties for violations, and allowing a deferred acceptance of guilty plea for misdemeanor and petty misdemeanor abuse of family or household members offenses. Requires the Judiciary to submit reports to the Legislature. Effective 6/29/2026. (CD1)
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEstablishes petty misdemeanor offense for domestic abuse and allows deferred guilty pleas, promoting diversion over incarceration to reduce recidivism and improve case management.92% confidence
Cory Chun (D) Adrian Tam (D) Mike Lee (D) Kanani Souza (R) Ikaika Hussey (D)
signed · Hawaii · Senate Jul 7, 2026

SB 3324: RELATING TO MEDICAID.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to increase funding for certain Medicaid home- and community-based services, including residential services offered in community care foster family homes and expanded adult residential care homes. Requires the Department to obtain matching federal funds and pursue additional funding sources as a condition for expending the appropriated funds. (CD1)
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly increases Medicaid funding for home/community-based health services, directly advancing healthcare access and coverage under Medicaid programs.95% confidence
Sharon Moriwaki (D)
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