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HI HB1373

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kyle Yamashita

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a new "direct beer and distilled spirits shipper permit" allowing manufacturers to ship beer and distilled spirits directly to Hawaii consumers aged 21 or older for personal use only, not for resale

  • Permits holders of Hawaii Class 1, Class 14, or Class 18 manufacturing licenses, or manufacturers licensed in other states, to obtain the direct shipper permit from county liquor commissions

  • Requires shipments to be labeled with "CONTAINS ALCOHOL: SIGNATURE OF PERSON AGE 21 YEARS OR OLDER REQUIRED FOR DELIVERY" and mandates carrier obtain signature from adult recipient

  • Obligates permit holders to report annual shipment totals to each county by January 31, pay general excise and gallonage taxes, and submit to audits by county liquor commissions

  • Makes shipping without a valid permit a misdemeanor and takes effect July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating To Intoxicating Liquor.

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Last Action

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

12/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Consumer Protection & Commerce1/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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