HI HB1874

Establishes a plant-based-by-default food program at state-operated prisons, state-licensed hospitals, and government-sponsored events in Hawaii, where plant-based options are served by default but individuals may opt out.

Defines "plant-based food products" as food and drinks that do not contain meat, poultry, fish, dairy, eggs, or other animal products or byproducts.

Requires the Directors of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Accounting and General Services, and Health to adopt rules under Chapter 91 to implement the program in their respective areas.

Mandates annual reports on program results to the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission from each implementing department.

Cites climate change mitigation as the primary purpose, noting animal agriculture accounts for up to 20% of global greenhouse gas emissions, and references Hawaii's 2021 declaration of a climate emergency.