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Hawaii requires lead limits for drinking water plumbing work

Hawaii requires people installing or repairing public drinking water systems and connected building plumbing to meet lead-content limits, with exceptions for certain repairs and equipment.

What it does

People installing or repairing public drinking water systems and connected building plumbing must meet lead limits. Certain repair joints, fixtures, and equipment are exempt.

Exceptions cover necessary cast iron repair joints, equipment used only for water people will not consume, and listed fixtures and equipment, including toilets and washing machines.

Argument forLimiting lead in materials that touch drinking water could help protect people from lead exposure through their plumbing.

Argument againstExceptions for some fixtures and repair joints could leave lead-containing parts in systems that also supply drinking water.

More detail

People installing or repairing covered water systems must use materials that meet the law's lead limits. The rule covers public water systems and plumbing in homes or other buildings that supplies water for people to consume and connects to a public water system. Solder and flux, materials used to join pipes, may contain no more than 0.2% lead. The surfaces that touch water in pipes, fittings, and fixtures must meet a weighted average limit of 0.25% lead, calculated under federal rules. Exceptions cover certain repair joints, equipment used only for water people will not consume, and listed fixtures and equipment. The law took effect upon approval on June 8, 2026.

The law exempts specified repair joints, fixtures, and equipment from these lead limits. These exceptions apply to the lead-material rules for installation and repair. Leaded joints are exempt only when necessary to repair cast iron pipes. Pipes, fittings, fixtures, and devices that prevent water from flowing backward are exempt when used exclusively for water not expected to be consumed by people. Exempt items include toilets, bidets, urinals, fill valves, toilet flushing valves, tub fillers, shower valves, fire hydrants, pipe connection saddles, and water distribution main gate valves at least two inches in diameter. Exempt equipment also includes clothes washing machines, emergency drench showers, emergency face wash equipment, eyewash devices, fire suppression sprinklers, steam-capable clothes dryers, and sump pumps. These exceptions took effect with the law on June 8, 2026.

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IntroducedJan 26
Passed SenateMar 6
Passed HouseApr 14
To GovernorMay 8
Became LawJun 9

Looking ahead

No hearings or votes scheduled.

History

2026
1. Jun 9Act 109, 06/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1209).Latest
2. Jun 9Act 109, on 06/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1209).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; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).Major
7. May 6Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 816).Minor
8. Apr 29Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 59-26).
9. Apr 2948 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-06-26.
10. Apr 29Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 59-26) as amended in (CD 1).
11. Apr 29Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 05-06-26.
12. Apr 27The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 2 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Kanuha; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella.Minor
  - 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
13. Apr 27The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 4 Ayes: Representative(s) Lowen, Poepoe, Perruso, Matsumoto; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.Minor
14. Apr 24Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Monday, 04-27-26 10:00AM in conference room 325.
15. Apr 22Senate Conferees Appointed: San Buenaventura Chair; Kanuha Co-Chair; Fevella.
16. Apr 22Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 723).Minor
17. Apr 21Re-referred to EEP, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 31Minor
18. Apr 21House Conferees Appointed: Lowen, Poepoe, Perruso Co-Chairs; Matsumoto.
19. Apr 21Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 800).Minor
20. Apr 16Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 750).Minor
21. Apr 16Senate disagrees with House amendments.Minor
22. Apr 16Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 710).Minor
23. Apr 14Passed Third Reading as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). Transmitted to Senate.Passed House
  - Vote recorded Passed Third Reading as amended in HD 1. Result: pass.Lower
24. Apr 10Deferred one day 04-14-26.Minor
25. Apr 8Reported from JHA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1823-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Third Reading.
26. Apr 8Forty-eight (48) hours notice Friday, 04-10-26.
27. Apr 2The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 8 Ayes: Representative(s) Tarnas, Poepoe, Hashem, Kahaloa, Takayama, Cochran, Garcia, Shimizu; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Belatti, Sayama.Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Lower
28. Mar 31Bill scheduled to be heard by JHA on Thursday, 04-02-26 2:00PM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
29. Mar 24Reported from EEP (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1380-26), recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JHA.
  - Vote recorded Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on JHA. Result: pass.Lower
30. Mar 24Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Quinlan excused (2).Minor
31. Mar 19The committee on EEP recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 6 Ayes: Representative(s) Lowen, Perruso, Chun, Kahaloa, Kusch, Matsumoto; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Quinlan.Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee on EEP recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. Result: pass.Lower
32. Mar 16Bill scheduled to be heard by EEP on Thursday, 03-19-26 9:40AM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
33. Mar 10Pass First ReadingMinor
34. Mar 10Referred to EEP, JHA, referral sheet 16Minor
35. Mar 6Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 24; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) Ihara). Transmitted to House.Passed Senate
  - Vote recorded Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading. Result: pass.Upper
36. Mar 6Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 112).Minor
37. Mar 5Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2759) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading.
38. Mar 5One Day Notice 03-06-26.
39. Mar 2The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in WAM were as follows: 13 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Richards, Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. Result: pass.Upper
40. Feb 25The committee(s) on WAM deferred the measure until 03-02-26 10:01AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.Minor
41. Feb 23The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 02-25-26 10:55AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
42. Feb 17Reported from HHS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2290) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading and referral to WAM.
43. Feb 17Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.Minor
44. Feb 6The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in HHS were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, McKelvey, Keohokalole, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Kanuha.Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. Result: pass.Upper
45. Feb 3The committee(s) on HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 02-06-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
46. Feb 2Referred to HHS, WAM.Minor
47. Jan 28Introduced.Minor
48. Jan 28Passed First Reading.Minor
49. Jan 26Pending Introduction.Introduced

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SB 3136HawaiiProcess complete

Hawaii requires lead limits for drinking water plumbing work

Hawaii requires people installing or repairing public drinking water systems and connected building plumbing to meet lead-content limits, with exceptions for certain repairs and equipment.

What it does

People installing or repairing public drinking water systems and connected building plumbing must meet lead limits. Certain repair joints, fixtures, and equipment are exempt.

Exceptions cover necessary cast iron repair joints, equipment used only for water people will not consume, and listed fixtures and equipment, including toilets and washing machines.

Argument forLimiting lead in materials that touch drinking water could help protect people from lead exposure through their plumbing.

Argument againstExceptions for some fixtures and repair joints could leave lead-containing parts in systems that also supply drinking water.

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Where it stands

IntroducedJan 26
Passed SenateMar 6
Passed HouseApr 14
To GovernorMay 8
Became LawJun 9

Looking ahead

No hearings or votes scheduled.

History

2026
1. Jun 9Act 109, 06/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1209).Latest
2. Jun 9Act 109, on 06/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1209).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; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).Major
7. May 6Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 816).Minor
8. Apr 29Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 59-26).
9. Apr 2948 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-06-26.
10. Apr 29Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 59-26) as amended in (CD 1).
11. Apr 29Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 05-06-26.
12. Apr 27The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 2 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Kanuha; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella.Minor
  - 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
13. Apr 27The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 4 Ayes: Representative(s) Lowen, Poepoe, Perruso, Matsumoto; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.Minor
14. Apr 24Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Monday, 04-27-26 10:00AM in conference room 325.
15. Apr 22Senate Conferees Appointed: San Buenaventura Chair; Kanuha Co-Chair; Fevella.
16. Apr 22Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 723).Minor
17. Apr 21Re-referred to EEP, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 31Minor
18. Apr 21House Conferees Appointed: Lowen, Poepoe, Perruso Co-Chairs; Matsumoto.
19. Apr 21Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 800).Minor
20. Apr 16Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 750).Minor
21. Apr 16Senate disagrees with House amendments.Minor
22. Apr 16Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 710).Minor
23. Apr 14Passed Third Reading as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). Transmitted to Senate.Passed House
  - Vote recorded Passed Third Reading as amended in HD 1. Result: pass.Lower
24. Apr 10Deferred one day 04-14-26.Minor
25. Apr 8Reported from JHA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1823-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Third Reading.
26. Apr 8Forty-eight (48) hours notice Friday, 04-10-26.
27. Apr 2The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 8 Ayes: Representative(s) Tarnas, Poepoe, Hashem, Kahaloa, Takayama, Cochran, Garcia, Shimizu; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Belatti, Sayama.Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Lower
28. Mar 31Bill scheduled to be heard by JHA on Thursday, 04-02-26 2:00PM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
29. Mar 24Reported from EEP (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1380-26), recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JHA.
  - Vote recorded Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on JHA. Result: pass.Lower
30. Mar 24Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Quinlan excused (2).Minor
31. Mar 19The committee on EEP recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 6 Ayes: Representative(s) Lowen, Perruso, Chun, Kahaloa, Kusch, Matsumoto; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Quinlan.Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee on EEP recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. Result: pass.Lower
32. Mar 16Bill scheduled to be heard by EEP on Thursday, 03-19-26 9:40AM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
33. Mar 10Pass First ReadingMinor
34. Mar 10Referred to EEP, JHA, referral sheet 16Minor
35. Mar 6Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 24; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) Ihara). Transmitted to House.Passed Senate
  - Vote recorded Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading. Result: pass.Upper
36. Mar 6Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 112).Minor
37. Mar 5Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2759) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading.
38. Mar 5One Day Notice 03-06-26.
39. Mar 2The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in WAM were as follows: 13 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Richards, Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. Result: pass.Upper
40. Feb 25The committee(s) on WAM deferred the measure until 03-02-26 10:01AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.Minor
41. Feb 23The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 02-25-26 10:55AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
42. Feb 17Reported from HHS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2290) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading and referral to WAM.
43. Feb 17Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.Minor
44. Feb 6The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in HHS were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, McKelvey, Keohokalole, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Kanuha.Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. Result: pass.Upper
45. Feb 3The committee(s) on HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 02-06-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
46. Feb 2Referred to HHS, WAM.Minor
47. Jan 28Introduced.Minor
48. Jan 28Passed First Reading.Minor
49. Jan 26Pending Introduction.Introduced

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