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Introduced
01/26/2026
01/26/2026
In Committee
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Repeals law that provides that all local ordinances or regulations that regulate the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices are preempted and that existing local laws and regulations conflicting with the state law on smoking are null and void. Clarifies that counties retain the authority to adopt ordinances that regulate the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices, as long as the ordinances do not conflict with and are more stringent than the state law on smoking.
AI Summary
This bill repeals a state law that previously prevented local governments from enacting their own regulations on the sale of tobacco products, including electronic smoking devices (often called vapes or e-cigarettes), and declared any conflicting local laws void. Instead, the bill clarifies that counties can create their own ordinances to regulate the sale of these products, as long as those local rules do not contradict state law and are actually stricter than the state's regulations, allowing local communities to adapt more quickly to public health concerns related to tobacco and vaping.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 (on 01/28/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2067&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2067_.HTM |
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