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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
02/24/2026
02/24/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Beginning January 1, 2027, bans the manufacture, sale, offer of sale, or distribution in the State of any food for human consumption that contains petroleum-based synthetic food dyes and synthetic chemical additives. (SD1)
AI Summary
This bill, effective January 1, 2027, prohibits the manufacture, sale, offer for sale, or distribution within the state of any food intended for human consumption that contains petroleum-based synthetic food dyes and synthetic chemical additives, which are artificial coloring agents and other chemical substances derived from petroleum. The bill amends existing law by adding this prohibition and also updates a section of Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS) Chapter 328, which outlines prohibited acts related to food, drugs, devices, and cosmetics, to include violations of this new additive restriction.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Re-Referred to AEN, CPN/WAM. (on 02/24/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2112&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2112_SD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report SB2112_SD1_SSCR2568_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/SB2112_SD1_SSCR2568_.pdf |
| SB2112_TESTIMONY_AEN_02-18-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/SB2112_TESTIMONY_AEN_02-18-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2112_.HTM |
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