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Introduced
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
In Committee
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Allows direct shipment of beer and distilled spirits by certain licensees. Requires the liquor commission of each county to adopt rules and regulations. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
AI Summary
This bill allows certain licensed manufacturers of beer and distilled spirits, including those licensed in other states, to obtain a permit to directly ship their products to consumers within Hawaii for personal use, provided they have a general excise tax license and meet specific shipping requirements such as labeling and age verification. The bill aims to create equal opportunities for beer and distilled spirits producers compared to existing provisions for wine shipments, and it mandates that each county's liquor commission establish rules and regulations to implement these direct shipping provisions, with the law set to take effect on July 1, 2050.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Justice
Sponsors (5)
Stanley Chang (D)*,
Chris Lee (D)*,
Angus McKelvey (D)*,
Glenn Wakai (D)*,
Joy San Buenaventura (D),
Last Action
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. (on 02/18/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2911&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2911_SD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report SB2911_SD1_SSCR2311_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/SB2911_SD1_SSCR2311_.pdf |
| SB2911_TESTIMONY_CPN-EIG_02-10-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/SB2911_TESTIMONY_CPN-EIG_02-10-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2911_.HTM |
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