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HI HB48

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kirstin Kahaloa

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Clarifies labeling requirements for coffee that is both grown and processed in Hawaii, changing "Hawaii-grown and Hawaii-processed" to "Hawaii-grown and -processed" throughout the statute

  • Requires coffee blends containing Hawaii-grown coffee mixed with foreign coffee to meet minimum percentage requirements and clearly list the geographic or regional origins of all coffees in descending order by weight

  • Defines "geographic origin" as regions within Hawaii where green coffee beans are produced, and adds a new definition for "regional origin" as any coffee growing region outside the State

  • Mandates specific labeling formats: 100% Hawaii coffee must display geographic origin followed by "Coffee," while blends must show percentage, geographic origin, and "Coffee Blend"

  • Effective date of July 1, 2050

Legislative Description

Relating To Coffee Labeling.

Consumer Protection

Last Action

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

12/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Commerce and Consumer Protection3/19/2025
Agriculture and Environment3/6/2025
Consumer Protection & Commerce2/14/2025
Agriculture1/21/2025

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