Bill > HB2596

This bill requires that anyone selling or offering plants for sale to the public must provide information about how invasive the plant species might be, using a system developed by the Invasive Species Council. This system will involve a color-coded label indicating the plant's risk level, from "Least Invasive" to "Most Invasive," and will also include a sticker or tag with a link to the "plant pono" program website, which offers resources and uses a science-based tool called the Hawaii-Pacific weed risk assessment to evaluate a plant's potential to spread and harm Hawaii's environment. This measure aims to prevent the unintentional spread of invasive plants by informing consumers about their risks, and it establishes fines of at least $100 for violations, with these requirements taking effect on January 1, 2027, though it exempts non-commercial plant growers.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2596&year=2026