Hawaii legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii HB1810: Relating to Charitable Solicitation.
Status: Signed into law, June 9, 2026
Requires professional solicitors operating public collection receptacles to solicit donations of non-perishable tangible property who later re-sell the items to deposit funds with charitable organizations within a specified timeframe, provide certain information in financial reports, and prominently disclose certain information on collection receptacles.
What the bill says
A bill for an act relating to charitable solicitation. i.
From the enrolled text:
A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO CHARITABLE SOLICITATION. I SECTION 1. The legislature finds that individuals who donate tangible property using collection bins or receptacles may reasonably believe that the tangible property is donated directly to charitable organizations, and may also reasonably believe they are entitled to a federal income tax credit deduction for the value of the donated property. The legislature further finds that in some cases, the entities operating collection bins or receptacles on behalf of the charity will pay the charity based on the weight of the donated items received, which can be as low as two to five cents per pound, and then resell the donated property at for-profit retail locations. Most donors are not aware of these arrangements between the collection bin operator and associated charitable organizations. The legislature also finds that existing law does not adequately address this charitable solicitation business model. The purpose of this Act is to: 2026--3364 HB181O CD1 HMSO j H.B. NO. ~ Page2 C.D. (1) Establish prompt payment and financial reporting requirements for professional solicitors that sell donated or collected non-perishable tangible property on behalf of charitable organizations; and (2) Prohibit professional solicitors that sell donated or collected non-perishable tangible property from failing to prominently disclose certain information on any collection bin, container, or receptacle used to receive …
Sponsors
- Tyson Miyake (D, 10) · primary sponsor
- Terez Amato (D, 11)
- Cory Chun (D, 35)
- Luke Evslin (D, 16)
- Gedeon, Joe (R, 18)
- Tina Grandinetti (D, 20)
- Greggor Ilagan (D, 4)
- Kirstin Kahaloa (D, 6)
- Darius Kila (D, 44)
- Nicole Lowen (D, 7)
- Lisa Marten (D, 51)
- Mahina Poepoe (D, 13)
Latest actions
- : Act 112, on 06/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1212).
- : Act 112, 06/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1212).
- : Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).
- : Transmitted to Governor.
- : Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 816).
- : Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
- : Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . 0 No(es): none. 0 Excused: none.
- : 48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-06-26
- : Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 66-26).
- : Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 05-06-26.
Votes
- Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1) (May 6, 2026): 25 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0) (May 6, 2026): 51 yea, 0 nay, passed
- none. (April 29, 2026): 5 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Conference Committee Vote (April 29, 2026): 2 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2) (April 14, 2026): 25 yea, 0 nay, passed
- JDC: recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS (April 7, 2026): 4 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Report, Penalties, Charitable Solicitation, Prohibition
Common questions
- What is HB1810?
- HB1810 is a bill in the Hawaii Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Relating to Charitable Solicitation.
- What does HB1810 do?
- In its own words: A bill for an act relating to charitable solicitation. i.
- What is the status of HB1810?
- Signed into law as of June 9, 2026. Latest action: Act 112, on 06/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1212). (June 9, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1810?
- Tyson Miyake (D, 10), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1810?
- On the Hawaii Legislature website: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1810&year=2026
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