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HI HB906
Bill
Status
1/23/2025
Primary Sponsor
Daynette Morikawa
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of "covered electronic device" to include facsimile machines, VCRs, portable digital music players, DVD players/recorders, household routers and modems, as well as peripherals such as keyboards, mice, cords, power supplies, speakers, sound bars, and video game consoles
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Allows manufacturers to coordinate, negotiate contracts, and collaborate with each other on electronic device recycling plans without being subject to federal antitrust law or Hawaii's unfair competition laws (Chapter 480)
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Excludes from the "manufacturer" definition those who manufacture only electronic device peripherals, those with licenses to manufacture exclusively for a licensor, and those who sold fewer than 100 covered devices in Hawaii the previous year
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Requires manufacturers to provide free collection service locations in every zip code with 25,000+ residents, one collection location on Molokai, and at least four annual collection events in Hawaii County outside of Kona and Hilo
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Manufacturers meeting the expanded collection location requirements will be deemed to have satisfied their recycling weight obligations (50-70% of devices sold)
Legislative Description
Relating To Recycling.
Recycling
Last Action
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
12/8/2025