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HI HB579

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

Daniel Holt

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 281-61, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to add a mandatory denial provision for liquor license renewals
  • Requires liquor commissions or liquor control adjudication boards to deny renewal of any liquor license if the applicant has violated any provision of the Intoxicating Liquor Law (Chapter 281) on three separate occasions within the 12-month period before the renewal application date
  • Existing law already allows denial or conditions on renewals for noise complaints, criminal activity (assault, drug dealing, prostitution), and failure to maintain required liquor liability insurance for certain license classes
  • Takes effect upon approval

Legislative Description

Relating To Liquor.

Violations

Last Action

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

12/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Consumer Protection & Commerce1/21/2025

Full Bill Text

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