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HI HB2015

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kirstin Kahaloa

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Hawaii coffee labeling laws to clarify requirements for products containing Hawaii-grown and processed coffee versus foreign-grown coffee processed in Hawaii

  • Defines "geographic origin" as regions within Hawaii where green coffee beans are produced, while "regional origin" refers to coffee-growing regions outside the State

  • Requires coffee blends containing both Hawaii-grown and foreign coffees to display the percentage by weight of each origin on labels, with origins listed in descending order

  • Mandates that 100% Hawaii-grown coffee labels include either the single geographic origin followed by "Coffee" or specify percentages when blending multiple Hawaiian origins with "All Hawaiian" designation

  • Effective date set for July 1, 3000

Legislative Description

Relating To Coffee Labeling.

Consumer Protection

Last Action

The committee(s) on AEN has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-26 3:30PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Agriculture and Environment3/10/2026
Consumer Protection & Commerce2/17/2026
Agriculture1/28/2026

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