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HI SB2471

HI SB2471
Relating To The Powers Of Artificial Persons.

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Introduced
01/22/2026
In Committee
05/01/2026
Crossed Over
03/10/2026
Passed
05/08/2026
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Reaffirms that artificial persons created under state law possess only those powers that are necessary or convenient to carry out lawful purposes, and that those powers do not include the power to spend money or contribute anything of value to influence elections or ballot measures. Authorizes the Attorney General and the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to impose certain penalties for violations. Effective 7/1/2027. (CD2)

AI Summary

This bill, effective July 1, 2027, reaffirms that artificial persons, such as corporations and limited liability companies, are granted powers by the state and do not possess inherent rights; it explicitly limits their powers by prohibiting them from spending money or contributing anything of value to influence elections or ballot measures, defining "election activity" and "ballot-issue activity" to clarify these restrictions, and establishing penalties for violations, which can include suspension of operations, prohibition from state contracts, revocation of tax-exempt status, or even involuntary dissolution.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Justice

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Enrolled to Governor. (on 05/08/2026)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2471&year=2026
BillText https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2471_CD1_HFA11_.HTM
BillText https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2471_CD2_.HTM
BillText https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2471_CD1_.HTM
Committee Report SB2471_CD1_CCR238-26_ https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/SB2471_CD1_CCR238-26_.pdf
BillText https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2471_HD2_.HTM
Committee Report SB2471_HD2_HSCR2129-26_ https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/SB2471_HD2_HSCR2129-26_.pdf
SB2471_HD1_TESTIMONY_JHA_04-08-26_ https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/SB2471_HD1_TESTIMONY_JHA_04-08-26_.PDF
BillText https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2471_HD1_.HTM
Committee Report SB2471_HD1_HSCR1485-26_ https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/SB2471_HD1_HSCR1485-26_.pdf
SB2471_SD2_TESTIMONY_CPC_03-18-26_ https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/SB2471_SD2_TESTIMONY_CPC_03-18-26_.PDF
BillText https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2471_SD2_.HTM
Committee Report SB2471_SD2_SSCR3094_ https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/SB2471_SD2_SSCR3094_.pdf
SB2471_SD1_TESTIMONY_JDC_02-27-26_ https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/SB2471_SD1_TESTIMONY_JDC_02-27-26_.PDF
BillText https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2471_SD1_.HTM
Committee Report SB2471_SD1_SSCR2429_ https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/SB2471_SD1_SSCR2429_.pdf
SB2471_TESTIMONY_CPN_02-03-26_ https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/SB2471_TESTIMONY_CPN_02-03-26_.PDF
BillText https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2471_.HTM
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