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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
02/13/2026
02/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requires the Director of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to make certain contact information for newly registered entities available online. Requires the Director to transmit the contact information to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism's Business Development and Support Division. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
AI Summary
This bill requires the Director of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to make certain contact information for newly registered business entities, including their name, phone number, email address, and mailing address, available online as part of the department's public business registration database. Unless a new entity chooses to opt out, this information will also be transmitted to the Business Development and Support Division of the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, aiming to help small businesses connect with local resources and grow. The bill also makes conforming amendments to existing statutes to incorporate this new requirement and is set to take effect on July 1, 2050.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry
Sponsors (9)
Stanley Chang (D)*,
Brandon Elefante (D)*,
Kurt Fevella (R)*,
Troy Hashimoto (D)*,
Lorraine Inouye (D)*,
Michelle Kidani (D)*,
Glenn Wakai (D)*,
Dru Kanuha (D),
Joy San Buenaventura (D),
Last Action
Senate Ways and Means Hearing (10:15:00 3/3/2026 Conference Room 211 & Videoconference) (on 03/03/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2354&year=2026 |
| SB2354_SD1_TESTIMONY_WAM_02-25-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/SB2354_SD1_TESTIMONY_WAM_02-25-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2354_SD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report SB2354_SD1_SSCR2256_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/SB2354_SD1_SSCR2256_.pdf |
| SB2354_TESTIMONY_CPN-EDT_02-03-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/SB2354_TESTIMONY_CPN-EDT_02-03-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2354_.HTM |
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