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Introduced
01/26/2026
01/26/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Beginning 1/1/2027, prohibits the sale, offer for sale, or distribution for sale of any disposable electronic smoking devices in the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the sale, offer for sale, or distribution for sale of any disposable electronic smoking device in the State of Hawaii starting January 1, 2027, with the stated purpose of protecting the environment from hazardous waste associated with these devices. A disposable electronic smoking device is defined as one that cannot be refilled, has a battery that cannot be recharged, or is designed to be thrown away after its contents are used up. The bill notes that these devices contribute to plastic pollution, contain hazardous materials like lithium batteries and liquid nicotine, and pose fire risks when improperly discarded, leading to environmental damage. The law also specifies that selling between one and twenty such devices constitutes a single violation. This Act will take effect on July 1, 3000.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (14)
Terez Amato (D)*,
Della Belatti (D)*,
Tina Grandinetti (D)*,
Linda Ichiyama (D)*,
Greggor Ilagan (D)*,
Jeanné Kapela (D)*,
Darius Kila (D)*,
Nicole Lowen (D)*,
Lisa Marten (D)*,
Tyson Miyake (D)*,
Ikaika Olds (D)*,
Mahina Poepoe (D)*,
Kanani Souza (R)*,
Gregg Takayama (D)*,
Last Action
Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). (on 02/19/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2121&year=2026 |
| Committee Report HB2121_HD1_HSCR554-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/HB2121_HD1_HSCR554-26_.pdf |
| HB2121_HD1_TESTIMONY_HLT_02-18-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB2121_HD1_TESTIMONY_HLT_02-18-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2121_HD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report HB2121_HD1_HSCR27-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/HB2121_HD1_HSCR27-26_.pdf |
| HB2121_TESTIMONY_EEP_02-03-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB2121_TESTIMONY_EEP_02-03-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2121_.HTM |
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