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HI HB48
Bill
Status
3/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kirstin Kahaloa
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AI Summary
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Amends Hawaii Revised Statutes section 486-120.6 to clarify labeling and advertising requirements for Hawaii-grown and -processed coffee products, including roasted coffee, instant coffee, and ready-to-drink coffee beverages.
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Distinguishes between "geographic origin" (regions in Hawaii where green coffee beans are produced) and newly defined "regional origin" (coffee growing regions outside Hawaii where beans are grown and processed).
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Requires identity statements on 100% Hawaii coffee to specify either a single geographic origin or a blend of geographic origins with the term "All Hawaiian," and requires listing of all origins with percentages by weight on the label for blended products.
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Requires products with less than 100% Hawaii-grown and -processed coffee to show the percentage and geographic origin of Hawaii coffee used, along with "Coffee Blend" labeling and a "Contains:" list showing percentages of each origin.
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Takes effect on July 1, 2050.
Legislative Description
Relating To Coffee Labeling.
Consumer Protection
Last Action
Received notice of change in Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 864).
4/22/2025