HB 2797 Summary

• Establishes a PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) working group within the Office of the Governor to investigate and plan remediation of PFAS contamination throughout Hawaii.

• Working group membership includes the Director of Health (chairperson), legislative committee chairs, representatives from all four counties, two environmental organization representatives, and two business community representatives manufacturing or selling PFAS products.

• Working group responsibilities include identifying PFAS contamination locations, proposing action plans including legislation and litigation, conducting public information campaigns about PFAS dangers, and encouraging businesses to reduce PFAS in products.

• Requires preliminary report to the legislature no later than twenty days before the 2025 regular session, with subsequent reports before each regular session thereafter detailing task progress and recommendations.

• Takes effect upon approval.