Hawaii HB918: Relating to Labeling.

What the bill says

A bill foran act relating to labeling.

From the engrossed text:

A BILL FORAN ACT RELATING TO LABELING. SECTION 1. Chapter 321, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new part to be appropriately designated and to read as follows: "PART . LABELING OF NON-FLUSHABLE PRODUCTS §321- Definitions. As used in this part: "Agency" means the United States Environmental Protection Agency. "Covered product" means: (1) A premoistened nonwoven disposable wipe marketed as a baby or diapering wipe; or (2) A premoistened nonwoven disposable wipe that is: (A) Composed entirely or in part of petrochemical-derived fibers; and (B) Is likely to be used in a bathroom and has significant potential to be flushed, (ii) Adult incontinence wipes; 2025-2192 HB918 SDl SMA.docx llllllllllllllll■llllllllllllllllll■llllllllll Page 2 H.B. NO. H.D. S.D. (iii) Antibacterial wipes; (iv) Bathroom cleaning wipes; (v) Body cleansing wipes; (vi) Disinfecting wipes; (vii) Facial and makeup removal wipes; (viii) Feminine hygiene wipes; (ix) General purpose cleaning wipes; (x) Hand sanitizing wipes; (xi) Hard surface cleaning wipes; (xii) Personal care wipes for use on the body; and (xiii) Toilet cleaning wipes. "Department" means department of health, "Label notice" means the phrase "DO NOT FLUSH" in a size equal to no less than two per cent of the surface area of the principal display panel. "Principal display panel" means the side of a product package that is most likely to be displayed, presented, …

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Sponsors

• Daniel Holt (D, 28) · primary sponsor
• Kirstin Kahaloa (D, 6)
• Trish La Chica (D, 37)
• Nicole Lowen (D, 7)
• Lisa Marten (D, 51)
• Scot Matayoshi (D, 49)
• Ikaika Olds (D, 23)
• Mahina Poepoe (D, 13)
• Chris Todd (D, 3)

Latest actions

1. April 2, 2026: Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).
2. April 1, 2026: House Conferee(s) discharged.
3. December 8, 2025: Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
4. April 15, 2025: Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 732).
5. April 14, 2025: House Conferees Appointed: Matayoshi, Todd, Takenouchi Co-Chairs; Holt, Pierick.
6. April 14, 2025: Re-referred to CPC, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 31
7. April 11, 2025: Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 704).
8. April 10, 2025: House disagrees with Senate amendment (s).
9. April 8, 2025: Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 689) in amended form (SD 1).
10. April 8, 2025: Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 23; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) McKelvey. Noes, 2 (Senator(s) Awa, DeCorte). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.

Votes

• Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading (April 8, 2025): 23 yea, 2 nay, passed
• WAM: recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED (April 2, 2025): 13 yea, 0 nay, passed
• CPN: recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED (April 2, 2025): 4 yea, 1 nay, passed
• HHS: recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS (March 12, 2025): 5 yea, 0 nay, passed
• AEN: recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS (March 12, 2025): 4 yea, 1 nay, passed
• Third Reading as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Kong, Muraoka voting no (3) and Representative(s) Pierick, Ward excused (2) (March 4, 2025): 46 yea, 3 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB918?

HB918 is a bill in the Hawaii Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Relating to Labeling.

What does HB918 do?

In its own words: A bill foran act relating to labeling.

What is the status of HB918?

Failed as of April 2, 2026. Latest action: Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). (April 2, 2026).

Who sponsored HB918?

Daniel Holt (D, 28), with 8 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB918?

On the Hawaii Legislature website: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=918&year=2026