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HI HB2121
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jeanne Kapela
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AI Summary
- Bans the sale, offer for sale, or distribution of disposable electronic smoking devices in Hawaii beginning January 1, 2027
- Defines disposable electronic smoking devices as non-refillable devices with non-rechargeable batteries intended to be thrown away after use
- Establishes that selling 1-20 disposable devices constitutes a single violation, with daily fines per violation (fine amount not specified in bill text)
- Cites environmental concerns including lithium-ion battery fire hazards, plastic pollution, toxic chemical leaching into waterways, and 150 million devices discarded annually in the U.S.
- An estimated 8.75 million metric tons of plastic enter oceans yearly from land-based sources, with approximately 80% of marine debris originating on land
Legislative Description
Relating To Waste Management.
Penalties
Last Action
The committee(s) on HHS/CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 03-20-26 9:30AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
3/16/2026
Committee Referrals
Health and Human Services3/12/2026
Consumer Protection & Commerce2/19/2026
Health2/5/2026
Energy & Environmental Protection1/28/2026
Full Bill Text
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