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HI HB48

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kirstin Kahaloa

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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).

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Commerce and Consumer Protection3/19/2025
Agriculture and Environment3/6/2025
Consumer Protection & Commerce2/14/2025
Agriculture1/21/2025

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