Hawaii HCR121: Requesting Google Maps, Apple Maps, and Similar Digital Mapping and Navigation Platforms to Remove, Modify, or Restrict the Public Identification, Labeling, and Promotion of Hazardous Coastal Features, Including Mermaid Caves.

What the bill says

From the introduced text:

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES H C. R. NO. TFHRTY~THiRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 . HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REQUESTING GOOGLE MAPS, APPLE MAPS, AND SIMILAR DIGITAL MAPPING AND NAVIGATION PLATFORMS TO REMOVE, MODIFY, OR RESTRICT THE PUBLIC IDENTIFICATION, LABELING, AND PROMOTION OF HAZARDOUS COASTAL FEATURES, INCLUDING MERMAID CAVES. WHEREAS, the State holds coastal lands and resources in trust for the benefit of present and future generations and recognizes the public's right of access to and along the shoreline; and WHEREAS, chapter 6D, Hawaii Revised Statutes, establishes protections for natural, cultural, and geological resources within Hawaii's caves and prohibits the removal of cave resources, pollution within caves, and disturbance of native organisms; and WHEREAS, these statutes reflect the State's commitment to the preservation of Hawaii's caves and similar cultural and natural resources; and WHEREAS, the State has a compelling interest in protecting public safety and preventing avoidable loss of life in areas presenting extreme and unavoidable natural hazards; and WHEREAS, certain confined coastal features, including sea caves and similar formations, are subject to sudden wave surge, unpredictable ocean conditions, limited visibility, and the absence of safe means of exit; and WHEREAS, the coastal cave formations along the Nanakuli coastline, commonly referred to as Mermaid Caves, have a documented history of serious injury, near drownings, and fatalities, resulting in repeated emergency response and rescue operations; and …

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Sponsors

• Darius Kila (D, 44) · primary sponsor
• Christopher Muraoka (R, 45)

Latest actions

1. April 10, 2026: Referred to CPN.
2. April 10, 2026: Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 566).
3. April 9, 2026: Transmitted to Senate.
4. April 9, 2026: Adopted with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1).
5. April 9, 2026: Reconsideration of action taken on 04-01-26.
6. April 9, 2026: Re-referred to ECD, referral sheet 26
7. April 1, 2026: Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on WAL with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
8. April 1, 2026: Reported from ECD (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1645-26), recommending referral to WAL.
9. March 27, 2026: The committee on ECD recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 5 Ayes: Representative(s) Ilagan, Hussey, Templo, Yamashita, Gedeon; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Tam.
10. March 24, 2026: Resolution scheduled to be heard by ECD on Friday, 03-27-26 9:30AM in conference room 423 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.

Votes

• Adopted with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1) (April 9, 2026): 50 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on WAL with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0) (April 1, 2026): 51 yea, 0 nay, passed
• ECD: recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED (March 27, 2026): 5 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HCR121?

HCR121 is a bill in the Hawaii Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Requesting Google Maps, Apple Maps, and Similar Digital Mapping and Navigation Platforms to Remove, Modify, or Restrict the Public Identification, Labeling, and Promotion of Hazardous Coastal Features, Including Mermaid Caves.

What is the status of HCR121?

In committee as of April 10, 2026. Latest action: Referred to CPN. (April 10, 2026).

Who sponsored HCR121?

Darius Kila (D, 44), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for HCR121?

On the Hawaii Legislature website: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=121&year=2026