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HI SB3137
HI SB3137Relating To The Department Of Health's Authority To Regulate Food, Drugs, And Cosmetics.
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Introduced
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
In Committee
02/20/2026
02/20/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Removes duplicative food-related statutory material and aligns all food-related provisions under chapter 328, HRS. Ensures adequate statutory authority for permits, fees, inspections, and enforcement. Makes conforming amends. (SD1)
AI Summary
This bill consolidates the Department of Health's authority to regulate food, drugs, and cosmetics into a single chapter, chapter 328 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS), by moving food-related provisions from chapter 321, HRS. This aims to improve food safety and clarify the department's regulatory powers, including its ability to issue permits, collect fees, conduct inspections, and enforce regulations. The bill also establishes a food safety consultative and education program, introduces exemptions for producers of hand-pounded poi and agricultural processing facilities, and creates a dedicated "food safety and environmental health special fund" to support these programs through collected fees. Additionally, it makes conforming amendments to various other sections of the HRS to reflect these changes, including updating references to health facility regulations.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Ways and Means Decision (10:55:00 2/25/2026 Conference Room 211 & Videoconference) (on 02/25/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3137&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB3137_SD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report SB3137_SD1_SSCR2635_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/SB3137_SD1_SSCR2635_.pdf |
| SB3137_TESTIMONY_HHS-CPN_02-17-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/SB3137_TESTIMONY_HHS-CPN_02-17-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB3137_.HTM |
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