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HI HB1921

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Luke Evslin

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows existing cesspools in priority level 3 areas to serve additional bedrooms within the same dwelling, up to a maximum of five total bedrooms, provided the cesspool was in use before August 30, 1991, or approved before March 21, 2016.

  • Limits cesspool usage to no more than 1,000 gallons of wastewater per day and prohibits connecting additional structures to the cesspool.

  • Does not authorize construction of new cesspools, modify existing cesspool conversion deadlines, or permit large-capacity cesspools under federal regulations.

  • Authorizes the Department of Health to adopt implementing rules and prohibit bedroom additions in specific areas where evidence shows cesspool use is impacting water quality or human health.

  • Effective date set as July 1, 3000 (placeholder date indicating further legislative action needed).

Legislative Description

Relating To Cesspools.

DOH

Last Action

Referred to AEN/HHS, JDC.

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Agriculture and Environment3/12/2026
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs2/17/2026
Energy & Environmental Protection1/28/2026

Full Bill Text

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