Hawaii legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii SB2645: Relating to Fire Prevention.
Status: Signed into law, June 4, 2026
Short form bill.
What the bill says
A bill for an act relating to fire prevention.
From the enrolled text:
A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO FIRE PREVENTION. SECTION 1. Chapter 132, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding two new sections to be appropriately designated and to read as county amendments; minimum standards. (a) The state fire code adopted pursuant to section 132-3 shall constitute the minimum statewide standard for fire and life safety. (b) No county shall adopt, amend, or enforce any ordinance, rule, or code provision that is less restrictive than the state fire code. (c) A county may propose amendments to the state fire code only where the amendments are equally or more restrictive than the state fire code and are necessary to address unique local conditions. (d) All amendments proposed by a county shall be submitted to the office of the state fire marshal for review and approval before adoption or enforcement. 2026-2429 SB2645 CDl SMA.docx iBHIIMIIHIIiniinilBBII Page 2 S.B. NO. H.D. C.D. (e) The office of the state fire marshal shall review proposed amendments for consistency with statewide fire and life safety objectives, statutory authority, and nationally recognized standards, and shall approve, approve with conditions, or deny the proposed amendments in writing. (f) Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the authority of the office of the state fire marshal to provide technical assistance, guidance, or model amendments to counties. §132- …
Sponsors
- Dru Kanuha (D, 3) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Act 078, on 06/03/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1178).
- : Act 078, 06/03/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1178).
- : Enrolled to Governor.
- : Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).
- : Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 816).
- : Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with Representative(s) Iwamoto 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.
- : Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 05-06-26.
- : Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 138-26) as amended in (CD 1).
- : 48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 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 Representative(s) Iwamoto voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0) (May 6, 2026): 51 yea, 0 nay, passed
- none. (May 1, 2026): 3 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Conference Committee Vote (May 1, 2026): 3 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Third Reading with Representative(s) Iwamoto voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1) (April 14, 2026): 50 yea, 0 nay, passed
- FIN: recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED (April 8, 2026): 16 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Report, Appropriations, Counties, Prohibition, Fire Prevention
Common questions
- What is SB2645?
- SB2645 is a bill in the Hawaii Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Relating to Fire Prevention.
- What does SB2645 do?
- In its own words: A bill for an act relating to fire prevention.
- What is the status of SB2645?
- Signed into law as of June 4, 2026. Latest action: Act 078, on 06/03/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1178). (June 4, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB2645?
- Dru Kanuha (D, 3).
- Where is the official record for SB2645?
- On the Hawaii Legislature website: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2645&year=2026
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