Hawaii legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii HB348: Relating to Single-use Plastics.
Status: Failed, April 20, 2026
Prohibits lodging establishments from providing personal care products in small plastic containers within sleeping room accommodations, any space within sleeping room accommodations, or bathrooms used by the public or guests. Establishes civil penalties. Effective 7/1/3000.
What the bill says
A bill foran act relating to single-use plastics.
From the engrossed text:
A BILL FORAN ACT RELATING TO SINGLE-USE PLASTICS. SECTION 1. The legislature finds that single-use plastics are goods made from fossil fuel-based petrochemicals that are intended to be disposed of shortly after use. Single-use plastics are an example of a "throwaway culture" that prioritizes convenience over durability and sustainability. Globally, approximately three hundred million tons of plastic are produced each year, even though less than ten per cent of plastics ever produced have been recycled. Instead, discarded plastics wind up in landfills, incinerators, and the environment, ultimately breaking apart into tiny toxic pieces called microplastics that contaminate water, food, and even the air. Plastic pollution is a major threat to the oceans, the environment, and human health. Furthermore, according to a 2021 report from Beyond Plastics, the plastic industry is on track to overtake coal as a source of atmospheric greenhouse gas emissions. 2025-2366 HB348 SDl SMA.docx IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINIIIIIIIIIIHIIinilH Page H.B. NO. ^.1 S.D. The legislature further finds that hotels and other lodging establishments frequently provide complimentary toiletries that are packaged in single-use plastic containers. This is not consistent with the Hawaii tourism authority's strategic plan, which cites the goals of promoting sustainable tourism, preserving natural resources, and advocating for responsible tourism in Hawaii that minimizes negative environmental impacts. Some hotels have already transitioned away from single-use plastics and instead provide …
Sponsors
- Nicole Lowen (D, 7) · primary sponsor
- Tina Grandinetti (D, 20)
- Daniel Holt (D, 28)
- Kim Iwamoto (D, 25)
- Kirstin Kahaloa (D, 6)
- Lisa Marten (D, 51)
- Ikaika Olds (D, 23)
- Amy Perruso (D, 46)
- Mahina Poepoe (D, 13)
- Sean Quinlan (D, 47)
- Chris Todd (D, 3)
Latest actions
- : Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 786).
- : House Conferees Appointed: Tam, Lowen, Templo Co-Chairs; Gedeon.
- : Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).
- : House Conferee(s) discharged.
- : Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 409).
- : Senate Conferee(s) discharged.
- : Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- : Received notice of change in conferees (Hse. Com. No. 816).
- : House Conferees Changed: Representative Perruso added as Co-Chair. Representative Lowen discharged as Co-Chair.
- : Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-25-25 at 4:30PM in Conference Room 411.
Votes
- Report adopted; Passed Third Reading (April 8, 2025): 25 yea, 0 nay, passed
- JDC: recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED (April 1, 2025): 4 yea, 0 nay, passed
- CPN: recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED (April 1, 2025): 5 yea, 0 nay, passed
- EDT: recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS (March 18, 2025): 5 yea, 0 nay, passed
- AEN: recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS (March 18, 2025): 5 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Third Reading with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Muraoka, Shimizu voting no (4) and Representative(s) Pierick, Ward excused (2) (March 4, 2025): 45 yea, 4 nay, passed
Subjects: Report, Housing, Penalties, Rules, Counties, Prohibition, Single-Use Plastics
Common questions
- What is HB348?
- HB348 is a bill in the Hawaii Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Relating to Single-use Plastics.
- What does HB348 do?
- In its own words: A bill foran act relating to single-use plastics.
- What is the status of HB348?
- Failed as of April 20, 2026. Latest action: Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 786). (April 20, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB348?
- Nicole Lowen (D, 7), with 10 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB348?
- On the Hawaii Legislature website: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=348&year=2026
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