Hawaii legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii SB2095: Relating to Environmental Protection.
Status: In committee, May 1, 2026
Establishes a PFAS Working Group within the Department of Health to investigate the existence and environmental dangers of per‑ and polyfluoroalkyl substances and other related chemicals. Requires reports to the Legislature.
What the bill says
A bill foran act relating to environmental protection.
From the engrossed text:
A BILL FORAN ACT RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. SECTION 1. The legislature finds that per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of man-made chemicals widely used in consumer products, industrial processes, and firefighting foams that are known to persist in the environment and accumulate in the human body over time. Exposure to PFAS has been linked to significant health risks, including but not limited to cancer, liver damage, developmental issues, weakened immune systems, and endocrine disruption. The legislature further finds that PFAS contamination has been detected in water supplies, soil, and air across the United States, raising concerns about the presence of these toxic substances in the State and their impact on the health of the State's residents and natural resources. The geographic isolation of the State and its reliance on a delicate and limited supply of fresh water heighten the need for a thorough understanding of PFAS contamination and its potential impacts on human health and the environment, as the State's ecosystems, 2026-0746 SB2095 SD1 SMA.docx Page 2 2095 S.B. NO. S.D. including its waterways, bodies of water, fish, and other animals consumed by humans, are integral to the State's food security and cultural practices. The legislature therefore finds that it is necessary to test bodies of water, waterways, and fish and other animals for human consumption to …
Sponsors
- Mike Gabbard (D, 21) · primary sponsor
- Carol Fukunaga (D, 11)
- Troy Hashimoto (D, 5)
- Sharon Moriwaki (D, 12)
- Karl Rhoads (D, 13)
- Les Ihara (D, 10)
Latest actions
- : Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 05-01-26 at 5:45PM in Conference Room 411.
- : Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 05-01-26 at 5:20PM in Conference Room 411.
- : Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 05-01-26 at 3:05PM in Conference Room 411.
- : Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 05-01-26 at 12:30PM in Conference Room 325.
- : Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 05-01-26 11:00AM in conference room 325.
- : Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Thursday 04-30-26 11:00AM in conference room 325.
- : Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Wednesday 04-29-26 11:00AM in conference room 325.
- : Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Tuesday, 04-28-26 11:00AM in conference room 325.
- : Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 720).
- : Senate Conferees Appointed: Gabbard Chair; McKelvey, Richards Co-Chairs.
Votes
- Third Reading with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0) (April 14, 2026): 51 yea, 0 nay, passed
- FIN: recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED (April 7, 2026): 16 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lowen, Perruso, Quinlan excused (4) (March 30, 2026): 47 yea, 0 nay, passed
- HLT: recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED (March 25, 2026): 9 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on HLT with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0) (March 19, 2026): 51 yea, 0 nay, passed
- EEP: recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS (March 17, 2026): 7 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Report, Environmental Protection, Working Group, UH, Study, DOH, Reports
Common questions
- What is SB2095?
- SB2095 is a bill in the Hawaii Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Relating to Environmental Protection.
- What does SB2095 do?
- In its own words: A bill foran act relating to environmental protection.
- What is the status of SB2095?
- In committee as of May 1, 2026. Latest action: Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 05-01-26 at 5:45PM in Conference Room 411. (May 1, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB2095?
- Mike Gabbard (D, 21), with 5 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SB2095?
- On the Hawaii Legislature website: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2095&year=2026
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