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HI HB1945

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Adrian Tam

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes casino gaming on cruise ships weighing over 70,000 gross tonnes while traveling in Hawaii state waters, beginning August 1, 2027
  • Permits gaming while docked at state harbors only during the one hour before departure and requires cessation within one hour after docking
  • Imposes a 20% wagering tax on adjusted gross receipts (gross receipts minus winnings paid), deposited into the state general fund and paid monthly
  • Restricts gaming to passengers aged 21 and older, with employees aged 18-20 prohibited from performing gaming functions
  • Establishes criminal penalties including misdemeanors for unauthorized gaming operations and class C felonies for cheating or fraud in cruise ship casinos

Legislative Description

Relating To Gaming.

Authorization

Last Action

The committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.

2/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Economic Development1/28/2026

Full Bill Text

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