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Hawaii requires adult changing stations in future public-use buildings

Hawaii law requires adult changing stations in public-facing establishments and public construction planned and designed after July 31, 2027, with public school and hardship exemptions.

What it does

Public-facing establishments and public building projects planned and designed after July 31, 2027, must provide adult changing stations, signs, and location details in construction plans. Public schools and projects meeting technical or cost hardship exemptions are excluded.

People harmed by violations can sue to make a covered establishment comply. Those who win receive lawyer fees, court costs, and $100; the civil rights commission does not enforce these rules.

Argument forAdult changing stations could help people who need assistance and their caregivers visit covered public places with more privacy.

Argument againstPeople denied a required station may need to bring their own court case because the civil rights commission cannot enforce these rules.

More detail

Covered establishments must provide powered, height-adjustable adult changing stations, post signs showing their locations, and mark them in construction plans. The rules cover public accommodations and building projects started by public entities or using their funds. Stations must be inside enclosed public-use restrooms accessible to people other than employees. An establishment must provide two stations serving women and men in gender-designated restrooms, or one station accessible to people of any gender identity or expression. Hawaii Department of Education facilities used primarily for elementary or secondary education are exempt. An establishment is exempt if installation is technically infeasible under the cited federal accessibility standard or station costs exceed 10% of its construction, purchase, or substantial modification costs. The law took effect upon approval on June 5, 2026. Its building requirements apply to establishments planned and designed after July 31, 2027.

People harmed by violations may ask a court to order compliance. District courts hear these cases, which may be brought in their small claims division. A person who wins receives reasonable lawyer fees, court costs, and $100. The civil rights commission cannot enforce these rules. The law took effect upon approval on June 5, 2026.

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IntroducedJan 15
Passed SenateMar 10
Passed HouseApr 14
To GovernorMay 8
Became LawJun 5

Looking ahead

No hearings or votes scheduled.

History

2026
1. Jun 5Act 102, 06/05/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1202).Latest
2. Jun 5Act 102, on 06/05/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1202).Became Law
3. May 8Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).Minor
4. May 8Enrolled to Governor.To Governor
5. May 6Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . 0 No(es): none. 0 Excused: none.Major
  - Vote recorded Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1. Result: pass.Lower
6. May 6Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Alcos excused (1).Major
7. May 6Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 816).Minor
8. May 1Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 12:55 PM; Conference Room 016.
  - Vote recorded The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. Result: pass.Lower
  - Vote recorded The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Upper
9. May 1Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 3:50 PM; Conference Room 329.
10. May 1The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 2 Ayes: Representative(s) Sayama, Lee, M.; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Pierick.Minor
11. May 1The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) McKelvey, San Buenaventura, Kanuha, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Keohokalole.Minor
12. May 1Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 230-26).
13. May 148 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-06-26.
14. May 1Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 230-26) as amended in (CD 1).
15. May 1Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 05-06-26.
16. Apr 30Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 10:20AM; Conference Room 016.
17. Apr 29Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-30-26 10:15AM; Conference Room 016.
18. Apr 28Senate Conferees Appointed: McKelvey Chair; San Buenaventura, Keohokalole, Kanuha Co-Chairs; Awa.
19. Apr 28Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 789).Minor
20. Apr 23Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 811).Minor
21. Apr 22House Conferees Appointed: Sayama, Lee, M. Co-Chairs; Pierick.
22. Apr 16Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 641).Minor
23. Apr 16Senate disagrees with House amendments.Minor
24. Apr 16Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 710).Minor
25. Apr 14Passed Third Reading with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos voting no (1) and none excused (0). Transmitted to Senate.Passed House
  - Vote recorded Passed Third Reading. Result: pass.Lower
26. Apr 10Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2060-26), recommending passage on Third Reading.
27. Apr 10Deferred one day 04-14-26.Minor
28. Apr 7The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 15 Ayes: Representative(s) Todd, Takenouchi, Hartsfield, Hussey, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Kusch, Lee, M., Miyake, Perruso, Templo, Yamashita, Gedeon, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Alcos; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Morikawa.Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. Result: pass.Lower
29. Apr 2The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred until 04-07-26.Minor
30. Apr 2Bill scheduled for decision making on Tuesday, 04-07-26 10:10AM in conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
31. Mar 31Bill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Thursday, 04-02-26 2:00PM in House conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
32. Mar 30Reported from LAB (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1464-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.
  - Vote recorded Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN. Result: pass.Lower
33. Mar 30Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lowen, Perruso, Quinlan excused (4).Minor
34. Mar 24The committee on LAB recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 6 Ayes: Representative(s) Sayama, Lee, M., Garrett, Kapela, Kong, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none.Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee on LAB recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Lower
35. Mar 20Bill scheduled to be heard by LAB on Tuesday, 03-24-26 9:30AM in House conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
36. Mar 12Pass First ReadingMinor
37. Mar 12Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 17Minor
38. Mar 10Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.Passed Senate
  - Vote recorded Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Result: pass.Upper
39. Mar 10Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 202) in amended form (SD 2).Minor
40. Mar 6Reported from CPN/WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2921) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).
41. Mar 648 Hrs. Notice 03-10-26.
42. Mar 3The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in CPN were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fukunaga, Lamosao, McKelvey; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Awa.Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Upper
  - Vote recorded The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Upper
43. Mar 3The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WAM were as follows: 12 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Richards, Wakai; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella.Minor
44. Feb 27The committee(s) on CPN/WAM will hold a public decision making on 03-03-26 10:16AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
45. Feb 20Reported from GVO/HHS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2533) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to CPN/WAM.
46. Feb 20Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM.Minor
47. Feb 17The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HHS were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, McKelvey, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Kanuha, Keohokalole.Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee(s) on GVO recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Upper
  - Vote recorded The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Upper
48. Feb 17The committee(s) on GVO recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in GVO were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) McKelvey, Hashimoto, Moriwaki, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Gabbard.Minor
49. Feb 10The committee(s) on GVO/HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 02-17-26 3:05PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
50. Feb 6Re-Referred to GVO/HHS, CPN/WAM.Minor
51. Jan 26Referred to HHS/GVO, CPN/WAM.Minor
52. Jan 21Introduced and passed First Reading.Minor
53. Jan 15Pending Introduction.Introduced

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SB 2268HawaiiProcess complete

Hawaii requires adult changing stations in future public-use buildings

Hawaii law requires adult changing stations in public-facing establishments and public construction planned and designed after July 31, 2027, with public school and hardship exemptions.

What it does

People harmed by violations can sue to make a covered establishment comply. Those who win receive lawyer fees, court costs, and $100; the civil rights commission does not enforce these rules.

Argument forAdult changing stations could help people who need assistance and their caregivers visit covered public places with more privacy.

Argument againstPeople denied a required station may need to bring their own court case because the civil rights commission cannot enforce these rules.

More detail

Where do you stand?

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Where it stands

IntroducedJan 15
Passed SenateMar 10
Passed HouseApr 14
To GovernorMay 8
Became LawJun 5

Looking ahead

No hearings or votes scheduled.

History

2026
1. Jun 5Act 102, 06/05/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1202).Latest
2. Jun 5Act 102, on 06/05/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1202).Became Law
3. May 8Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).Minor
4. May 8Enrolled to Governor.To Governor
5. May 6Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . 0 No(es): none. 0 Excused: none.Major
  - Vote recorded Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1. Result: pass.Lower
6. May 6Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Alcos excused (1).Major
7. May 6Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 816).Minor
8. May 1Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 12:55 PM; Conference Room 016.
  - Vote recorded The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. Result: pass.Lower
  - Vote recorded The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Upper
9. May 1Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 3:50 PM; Conference Room 329.
10. May 1The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 2 Ayes: Representative(s) Sayama, Lee, M.; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Pierick.Minor
11. May 1The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) McKelvey, San Buenaventura, Kanuha, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Keohokalole.Minor
12. May 1Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 230-26).
13. May 148 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-06-26.
14. May 1Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 230-26) as amended in (CD 1).
15. May 1Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 05-06-26.
16. Apr 30Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 10:20AM; Conference Room 016.
17. Apr 29Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-30-26 10:15AM; Conference Room 016.
18. Apr 28Senate Conferees Appointed: McKelvey Chair; San Buenaventura, Keohokalole, Kanuha Co-Chairs; Awa.
19. Apr 28Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 789).Minor
20. Apr 23Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 811).Minor
21. Apr 22House Conferees Appointed: Sayama, Lee, M. Co-Chairs; Pierick.
22. Apr 16Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 641).Minor
23. Apr 16Senate disagrees with House amendments.Minor
24. Apr 16Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 710).Minor
25. Apr 14Passed Third Reading with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos voting no (1) and none excused (0). Transmitted to Senate.Passed House
  - Vote recorded Passed Third Reading. Result: pass.Lower
26. Apr 10Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2060-26), recommending passage on Third Reading.
27. Apr 10Deferred one day 04-14-26.Minor
28. Apr 7The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 15 Ayes: Representative(s) Todd, Takenouchi, Hartsfield, Hussey, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Kusch, Lee, M., Miyake, Perruso, Templo, Yamashita, Gedeon, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Alcos; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Morikawa.Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. Result: pass.Lower
29. Apr 2The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred until 04-07-26.Minor
30. Apr 2Bill scheduled for decision making on Tuesday, 04-07-26 10:10AM in conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
31. Mar 31Bill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Thursday, 04-02-26 2:00PM in House conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
32. Mar 30Reported from LAB (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1464-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.
  - Vote recorded Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN. Result: pass.Lower
33. Mar 30Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lowen, Perruso, Quinlan excused (4).Minor
34. Mar 24The committee on LAB recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 6 Ayes: Representative(s) Sayama, Lee, M., Garrett, Kapela, Kong, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none.Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee on LAB recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Lower
35. Mar 20Bill scheduled to be heard by LAB on Tuesday, 03-24-26 9:30AM in House conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
36. Mar 12Pass First ReadingMinor
37. Mar 12Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 17Minor
38. Mar 10Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.Passed Senate
  - Vote recorded Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Result: pass.Upper
39. Mar 10Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 202) in amended form (SD 2).Minor
40. Mar 6Reported from CPN/WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2921) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).
41. Mar 648 Hrs. Notice 03-10-26.
42. Mar 3The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in CPN were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fukunaga, Lamosao, McKelvey; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Awa.Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Upper
  - Vote recorded The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Upper
43. Mar 3The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WAM were as follows: 12 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Richards, Wakai; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella.Minor
44. Feb 27The committee(s) on CPN/WAM will hold a public decision making on 03-03-26 10:16AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
45. Feb 20Reported from GVO/HHS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2533) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to CPN/WAM.
46. Feb 20Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM.Minor
47. Feb 17The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HHS were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, McKelvey, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Kanuha, Keohokalole.Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee(s) on GVO recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Upper
  - Vote recorded The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Upper
48. Feb 17The committee(s) on GVO recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in GVO were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) McKelvey, Hashimoto, Moriwaki, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Gabbard.Minor
49. Feb 10The committee(s) on GVO/HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 02-17-26 3:05PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
50. Feb 6Re-Referred to GVO/HHS, CPN/WAM.Minor
51. Jan 26Referred to HHS/GVO, CPN/WAM.Minor
52. Jan 21Introduced and passed First Reading.Minor
53. Jan 15Pending Introduction.Introduced

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