Hawaii HB2475: Relating to Labeling Requirements.

What the bill says

A bill for an act relating to labeling requirements.

From the enrolled text:

A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO LABELING REQUIREMENTS. SECTION 1. The legislature finds that 'Okolehao is a traditional Hawaiian distilled spirit with deep historical and cultural significance. '~kolehao traces its origins to the early contact period in Hawai'i and was historically produced from fermented ki (Cordyline fruticose) root, commonly known as ti plant or ti-leaf, a plant of profound cultural importance used for food, medicine, ceremony, and material culture in Native Hawaiian society. The legislature further finds that 'Okolehao was widely recognized in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries as a distinctive spirit of Hawai'i, celebrated internationally and produced exclusively in the islands. Over time, however, the absence of clear standards and labeling protections has allowed the 'Okolehao name to be misused, undermining consumer confidence and diluting the cultural integrity and economic potential of this historic Hawaiian product. 2026--3440 HB2475 CD1 HMSO H.B. NO. ~ C.D. The legislature also finds that the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau of the United States Department of the Treasury regulates the labeling of distilled spirits in interstate commerce, including standards of identity that define the class and type designations used on distilled spirits labels. The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau has been asked to establish a federal standard of identity for 'Okolehao to clarify minimum production requirements and prevent …

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Sponsors

• Kirstin Kahaloa (D, 6) · primary sponsor
• Greggor Ilagan (D, 4)
• Jeanne Kapela (D, 5)
• Susan Keohokapu-Lee Loy (D, 2)
• Matthias Kusch (D, 1)
• Nicole Lowen (D, 7)
• David Tarnas (D, 8)
• Chris Todd (D, 3)

Latest actions

1. June 26, 2026: Act 170, on 06/26/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1272).
2. June 26, 2026: Act 170, 06/26/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1272).
3. May 8, 2026: Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).
4. May 7, 2026: Transmitted to Governor.
5. May 6, 2026: Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
6. May 5, 2026: Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 814).
7. May 1, 2026: Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 24; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) Fukunaga).
8. May 1, 2026: Deferred one day 05-06-26.
9. April 29, 2026: 48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-01-26
10. April 29, 2026: Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 17-26).

Votes

• 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
• Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1) (May 1, 2026): 24 yea, 0 nay, passed
• none. (April 27, 2026): 5 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Conference Committee Vote (April 27, 2026): 2 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 1) (April 14, 2026): 25 yea, 0 nay, passed
• CPN: recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS (April 7, 2026): 4 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB2475?

HB2475 is a bill in the Hawaii Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Relating to Labeling Requirements.

What does HB2475 do?

In its own words: A bill for an act relating to labeling requirements.

What is the status of HB2475?

Signed into law as of June 26, 2026. Latest action: Act 170, on 06/26/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1272). (June 26, 2026).

Who sponsored HB2475?

Kirstin Kahaloa (D, 6), with 7 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB2475?

On the Hawaii Legislature website: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2475&year=2026