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HI HB2130
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Ikaika Hussey
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AI Summary
- Prohibits corporations, LLCs, nonprofits, and other artificial entities organized in Hawaii from spending money or anything of value to influence elections, candidates, political parties, or ballot measures
- Revokes all previously granted corporate powers and re-grants only specific enumerated powers that explicitly exclude election and ballot-issue activity
- Declares any corporate political spending ultra vires (beyond legal authority) and void, with violating entities forfeiting charter privileges including limited liability and perpetual duration
- Exempts bona fide news media organizations from the restrictions, and allows registered noncandidate political committees to engage in election activity if that is their sole purpose
- Applies to both domestic and foreign entities transacting business or holding property in Hawaii, with the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to adopt enforcement rules
Legislative Description
Relating To The Powers Of Artificial Persons.
Corporations
Last Action
Referred to CPC, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 4
1/28/2026
Committee Referrals
Consumer Protection & Commerce1/28/2026
Full Bill Text
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