HB 1308 Summary

• Establishes the "Promise to Our Keiki Program" within the Hawaii Tourism Authority to educate visitors about protecting Hawaii's endangered species, natural habitats, and cultural sites.

• Requires airlines to create and show public service announcement videos to arriving passengers about endangered wildlife, resource conservation, ocean and hiking safety, and state laws.

• Mandates all airline passengers arriving in Hawaii sign a "Promise to Our Keiki Pledge" declaration form agreeing to comply with laws protecting endangered species, with failure to sign constituting a misdemeanor punishable by a fine up to $10,000.

• Requires airlines to provide two-sided laminated educational brochures about protected animals and violation penalties in airplane seatback pockets, similar to airline safety cards.

• Takes effect January 1, 2020.