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HI HB2015
Bill
Status
3/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Kirstin Kahaloa
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AI Summary
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Amends Hawaii coffee labeling laws to clarify requirements for products containing Hawaii-grown and processed coffee versus foreign-grown coffee processed in Hawaii
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Defines "geographic origin" as regions within Hawaii where green coffee beans are produced, while "regional origin" refers to coffee-growing regions outside the State
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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
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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
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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