SB 2175HawaiiProcess complete

Bill would bar sales of disposable smoking devices starting in 2027

Starting January 1, 2027, sellers and distributors would be barred from selling covered disposable smoking devices, except those authorized under a federal marketing order.

What it does

Starting January 1, 2027, sellers and distributors would be barred from dealing in covered disposable smoking devices, except devices authorized for sale under a federal marketing order.

Argument forKeeping covered devices out of stores could reduce discarded batteries and plastic that may harm land, waterways, and wildlife.

Argument againstPeople who use these devices might have fewer options to buy them in Hawaii, except for devices covered by a federal marketing order.

More detail

The bill text would make it unlawful to sell, offer for sale, or distribute covered disposable electronic smoking devices. The rule covers people and businesses dealing in devices that deliver nicotine or other substances, cannot be refilled, have a non-rechargeable battery, and are meant to be discarded after use. It includes electronic cigarettes, cigars, cigarillos, pipes, and related cartridges or components. Devices authorized for sale under a federal Food and Drug Administration marketing order are excluded. Selling 20 or fewer covered devices in violation counts as one violation under this section. The proposed prohibition would begin January 1, 2027.

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IntroducedJan 14
Passed SenateMar 10
Passed HouseApr 14
To GovernorMay 8
Became LawJul 7

Looking ahead

No hearings or votes scheduled.

History

2026
1. Jul 7Act 189, 07/07/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1291).Latest
2. Jul 7Act 189, on 07/07/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1291).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 Representative(s) Garcia, Iwamoto voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Kong voting no (1) and none excused (0).Major
7. May 6Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 816).Minor
8. Apr 29The 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) San Buenaventura, Keohokalole, Rhoads, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.Minor
  - Vote recorded The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Upper
  - Vote recorded The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. Result: pass.Lower
9. Apr 29The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 4 Ayes: Representative(s) Takayama, Matayoshi, Keohokapu-Lee Loy; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Garcia; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.Minor
10. Apr 29Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 92-26).
11. Apr 2948 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-06-26.
12. Apr 29Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 92-26) as amended in (CD 1).
13. Apr 29Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 05-06-26.
14. Apr 28Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-29-26 3:45PM; CR 329.
15. Apr 22Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 720).Minor
16. Apr 21Senate Conferees Appointed: San Buenaventura Chair; Keohokalole, Rhoads Co-Chairs; Fevella.
17. Apr 20House Conferees Appointed: Takayama, Matayoshi Co-Chairs; Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Garcia.
18. Apr 20Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 787).Minor
19. Apr 16Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 634).Minor
20. Apr 16Senate disagrees with House amendments.Minor
21. Apr 16Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 710).Minor
22. Apr 14Passed Third Reading as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Garcia, Iwamoto voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Kong voting no (1) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). Transmitted to Senate.Passed House
  - Vote recorded Passed Third Reading as amended in HD 2. Result: pass.Lower
23. Apr 10Reported from CPC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2114-26) as amended in HD 2, recommending passage on Third Reading.
24. Apr 10Forty-eight (48) hours notice Tuesday, 04-14-26.
25. Apr 7The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 11 Ayes: Representative(s) Matayoshi, Grandinetti, Chun, Ilagan, Ichiyama, Lowen, Marten, Pierick; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Iwamoto, Kong, Tam; Noes: none; and Excused: none.Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Lower
26. Apr 2Bill scheduled to be heard by CPC on Tuesday, 04-07-26 2:05PM in House conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
27. Mar 30Reported from HLT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1445-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to CPC.
  - Vote recorded Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC. Result: pass.Lower
28. Mar 30Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lowen, Perruso, Quinlan excused (4).Minor
29. Mar 25The committee on HLT recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Takayama, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Amato, Hartsfield, Marten, Olds, Takenouchi, Alcos; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Garcia; Noes: none; and Excused: none.Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee on HLT recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Lower
30. Mar 20Bill scheduled to be heard by HLT on Wednesday, 03-25-26 9:30AM in House conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
31. Mar 12Pass First ReadingMinor
32. Mar 12Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 17Minor
33. 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
34. Mar 10Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 188) in amended form (SD 2).Minor
35. Mar 6Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3012) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).
36. Mar 648 Hrs. Notice 03-10-26.
37. Feb 27The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, San Buenaventura, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Upper
38. Feb 23The committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 02-27-26 10:30AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
39. Feb 20Reported from HHS/CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2555) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC.
40. Feb 20Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.Minor
41. Feb 6The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HHS were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, McKelvey, Kanuha, Keohokalole; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella.Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Upper
  - Vote recorded The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Upper
42. Feb 6The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in CPN were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fukunaga, Lamosao, McKelvey, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.Minor
43. Feb 2The committee(s) on HHS/CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-06-26 9:00AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
44. Jan 26Referred to HHS/CPN, JDC.Minor
45. Jan 21Introduced and passed First Reading.Minor
46. Jan 14Pending Introduction.Introduced

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SB 2175HawaiiProcess complete

Bill would bar sales of disposable smoking devices starting in 2027

Starting January 1, 2027, sellers and distributors would be barred from selling covered disposable smoking devices, except those authorized under a federal marketing order.

What it does

Starting January 1, 2027, sellers and distributors would be barred from dealing in covered disposable smoking devices, except devices authorized for sale under a federal marketing order.

Argument forKeeping covered devices out of stores could reduce discarded batteries and plastic that may harm land, waterways, and wildlife.

Argument againstPeople who use these devices might have fewer options to buy them in Hawaii, except for devices covered by a federal marketing order.

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Where it stands

IntroducedJan 14
Passed SenateMar 10
Passed HouseApr 14
To GovernorMay 8
Became LawJul 7

Looking ahead

No hearings or votes scheduled.

History

2026
1. Jul 7Act 189, 07/07/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1291).Latest
2. Jul 7Act 189, on 07/07/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1291).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 Representative(s) Garcia, Iwamoto voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Kong voting no (1) and none excused (0).Major
7. May 6Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 816).Minor
8. Apr 29The 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) San Buenaventura, Keohokalole, Rhoads, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.Minor
  - Vote recorded The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Upper
  - Vote recorded The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. Result: pass.Lower
9. Apr 29The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 4 Ayes: Representative(s) Takayama, Matayoshi, Keohokapu-Lee Loy; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Garcia; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.Minor
10. Apr 29Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 92-26).
11. Apr 2948 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-06-26.
12. Apr 29Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 92-26) as amended in (CD 1).
13. Apr 29Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 05-06-26.
14. Apr 28Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-29-26 3:45PM; CR 329.
15. Apr 22Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 720).Minor
16. Apr 21Senate Conferees Appointed: San Buenaventura Chair; Keohokalole, Rhoads Co-Chairs; Fevella.
17. Apr 20House Conferees Appointed: Takayama, Matayoshi Co-Chairs; Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Garcia.
18. Apr 20Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 787).Minor
19. Apr 16Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 634).Minor
20. Apr 16Senate disagrees with House amendments.Minor
21. Apr 16Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 710).Minor
22. Apr 14Passed Third Reading as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Garcia, Iwamoto voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Kong voting no (1) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). Transmitted to Senate.Passed House
  - Vote recorded Passed Third Reading as amended in HD 2. Result: pass.Lower
23. Apr 10Reported from CPC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2114-26) as amended in HD 2, recommending passage on Third Reading.
24. Apr 10Forty-eight (48) hours notice Tuesday, 04-14-26.
25. Apr 7The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 11 Ayes: Representative(s) Matayoshi, Grandinetti, Chun, Ilagan, Ichiyama, Lowen, Marten, Pierick; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Iwamoto, Kong, Tam; Noes: none; and Excused: none.Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Lower
26. Apr 2Bill scheduled to be heard by CPC on Tuesday, 04-07-26 2:05PM in House conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
27. Mar 30Reported from HLT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1445-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to CPC.
  - Vote recorded Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC. Result: pass.Lower
28. Mar 30Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lowen, Perruso, Quinlan excused (4).Minor
29. Mar 25The committee on HLT recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Takayama, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Amato, Hartsfield, Marten, Olds, Takenouchi, Alcos; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Garcia; Noes: none; and Excused: none.Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee on HLT recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Lower
30. Mar 20Bill scheduled to be heard by HLT on Wednesday, 03-25-26 9:30AM in House conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
31. Mar 12Pass First ReadingMinor
32. Mar 12Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 17Minor
33. 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
34. Mar 10Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 188) in amended form (SD 2).Minor
35. Mar 6Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3012) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).
36. Mar 648 Hrs. Notice 03-10-26.
37. Feb 27The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, San Buenaventura, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Upper
38. Feb 23The committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 02-27-26 10:30AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
39. Feb 20Reported from HHS/CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2555) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC.
40. Feb 20Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.Minor
41. Feb 6The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HHS were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, McKelvey, Kanuha, Keohokalole; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella.Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Upper
  - Vote recorded The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Upper
42. Feb 6The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in CPN were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fukunaga, Lamosao, McKelvey, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.Minor
43. Feb 2The committee(s) on HHS/CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-06-26 9:00AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
44. Jan 26Referred to HHS/CPN, JDC.Minor
45. Jan 21Introduced and passed First Reading.Minor
46. Jan 14Pending Introduction.Introduced

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