Hawaii SB2031: Relating to Consumer Protection.

What the bill says

A bill foran act relating to consumer protection.

From the enrolled text:

A BILL FORAN ACT RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION. SECTION 1. The legislature finds that, as the cost of living continues to increase in the State, it is necessary for the State to intervene in markets where retailers and goods and services providers are treating consumers unfairly. The ability to identify the price of a good or service is a necessity for a properly functioning economy. Consumers look for prices to comparison shop and to weigh what a good or service might be worth. Most consumers rely on price information to answer critical questions around how much they are able to spend and save, and how they will meet their basic needs and those of their families. The legislature also finds that consumers increasingly face widespread and growing unfair and deceptive fee practices that make it harder to identify how much something will ultimately cost. Unfortunately, the Internet and the ability to purchase goods or services online have only exacerbated the practice of charging mandatory junk fees that are not disclosed until after 2026-2405 SB2031 CDl SMA.docx iiiii'jiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!iBin Page 2 S.B. NO. H.D. C.D. the transaction begins. The practice of charging junk fees and other undisclosed mandatory costs is called drip pricing. Drip pricing is most prevalent in practices involving fees for liveevent tickets and short-term lodging and other temporary sleeping …

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Sponsors

• Jarrett Keohokalole (D, 24) · primary sponsor
• Stanley Chang (D, 9)
• Carol Fukunaga (D, 11)
• Michelle Kidani (D, 18)
• Angus McKelvey (D, 6)
• Sharon Moriwaki (D, 12)
• Joy San Buenaventura (D, 2)
• Troy Hashimoto (D, 5)
• Dru Kanuha (D, 3)

Latest actions

1. July 14, 2026: Act 254, on 07/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1356).
2. July 14, 2026: Act 254, 07/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1356).
3. May 8, 2026: Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).
4. May 7, 2026: Enrolled 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: Forty-eight (48) hours notice Friday, 05-01-26.
10. April 29, 2026: Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 38-26) as amended in (CD 1).

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 28, 2026): 3 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Conference Committee Vote (April 28, 2026): 2 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Third Reading with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0) (April 14, 2026): 51 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Second Reading as amended in HD 1; placed on the calendar for Third Reading with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1) (April 9, 2026): 50 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB2031?

SB2031 is a bill in the Hawaii Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Relating to Consumer Protection.

What does SB2031 do?

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

What is the status of SB2031?

Signed into law as of July 14, 2026. Latest action: Act 254, on 07/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1356). (July 14, 2026).

Who sponsored SB2031?

Jarrett Keohokalole (D, 24), with 8 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB2031?

On the Hawaii Legislature website: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2031&year=2026