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HI HB2125

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Della au Belatti

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits corporations operating under Hawaii state law from engaging in "election activity," defined as promoting or opposing political candidates or ballot questions
  • Amends Chapter 414 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes by adding a new section to Part I governing corporate powers
  • Corporations retain all corporate powers held prior to the Act's passage, except the power to participate in election activities
  • State law shall not be construed to grant or recognize any corporate power to engage in election activity
  • Takes effect upon approval by the Governor

Legislative Description

Relating To Elections.

Elections

Last Action

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

2/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs1/28/2026

Full Bill Text

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