HB1308 is a bill in the Hawaii Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Relating to Sports Wagering.

What is the status of HB1308?

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 HB1308?

Daniel Holt (D, 28), with 2 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1308?

On the Hawaii Legislature website: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1308&year=2026

Hawaii legislation · 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii HB1308: Relating to Sports Wagering.

Q: What does HB1308 do?

In its own words: A bill FORAN ACT RELATING TO SPORTS WAGERING. SECTION 1, The Hawaii Revised Statutes is amended by adding a new chapter to be appropriately designated and to read as follows: "CHAPTER REGULATION OF SPORTS WAGERING § -1 Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: "Adjusted gross sports wagering receipts" means gross sports wagering receipts less the total of all sums actually paid out as winnings to patrons, including the monetary value of any merchandise or thing of value awarded as a prize and subject to federal income tax. "Amateur sports event" means any spo.

Status: Failed, April 2, 2026

Allows for the regulation of sports wagering by the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Establishes licensing requirements for sports wagering operators and sports wagering suppliers. Specifies that sports wagering shall not be considered games of chance or gambling.

What the bill says

A bill FORAN ACT RELATING TO SPORTS WAGERING. SECTION 1, The Hawaii Revised Statutes is amended by adding a new chapter to be appropriately designated and to read as follows: "CHAPTER REGULATION OF SPORTS WAGERING § -1 Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: "Adjusted gross sports wagering receipts" means gross sports wagering receipts less the total of all sums actually paid out as winnings to patrons, including the monetary value of any merchandise or thing of value awarded as a prize and subject to federal income tax. "Amateur sports event" means any spo.

From the engrossed text:

A BILL FORAN ACT RELATING TO SPORTS WAGERING. SECTION 1, The Hawaii Revised Statutes is amended by adding a new chapter to be appropriately designated and to read as follows: "CHAPTER REGULATION OF SPORTS WAGERING § -1 Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: "Adjusted gross sports wagering receipts" means gross sports wagering receipts less the total of all sums actually paid out as winnings to patrons, including the monetary value of any merchandise or thing of value awarded as a prize and subject to federal income tax. "Amateur sports event" means any sports or athletic event that is not a professional sports or athletic event, collegiate sports or athletic event, or youth sports event. "Amateur sports event" includes domestic, international, and Olympic sports or athletic events. HB1308 SD2 LRB 25-1745.docx Page 2 H.B. NO 1308 H.D. S.D. "Approved mobile application or digital platform" means a mobile application or digital platform approved by the department that use the Internet, at least in part, to accept wagers originating in the State or in a state or jurisdiction approved by the department and consistent with federal law. "Cash" means moneys that have value as legal tender. "Collegiate sports or athletic event" means an athletic or sporting event in which at least one participant is a team or contestant …

Hawaii HB1308: Relating to Sports Wagering.

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