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HI HB2151

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kirstin Kahaloa

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits state and county building codes from banning hempcrete as a non-structural building material for wall infill, insulation, and plaster applications
  • Allows building officials to approve hempcrete construction without requiring a variance, provided it meets applicable safety and performance standards
  • Hempcrete use must comply with requirements for fire safety, structural integrity, moisture management, energy efficiency, and health/safety standards
  • Defines hempcrete as a bio-composite material made from industrial hemp woody core, lime-based binder, and water, with hemp containing no more than 0.3% THC
  • Effective date set for July 1, 3000 (placeholder date indicating further legislative action needed)

Legislative Description

Relating To Building Materials.

State Building Codes

Last Action

Referred to PSM/EIG, JDC/WAM.

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs3/12/2026
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs2/13/2026
Water & Land1/30/2026

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