Hawaii legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii SB2818: Relating to Boating.
Status: Signed into law, May 28, 2026
Clarifies the penalties for violations of boating and ocean recreation laws pursuant to chapter 200, HRS.
What the bill says
A bill for an act relating to boating.
From the enrolled text:
A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO BOATING. SECTION 1. The legislature finds that small boat harbors and boating facilities are some of the most heavily used facilities in the State, for commercial and non-commercial use and by residents and tourists alike. The division of conservation and resources enforcement of the department of land and natural resources is responsible for enforcing all statutes and administrative rules under the department's jurisdiction but spends a large part of its time responding to violations in small boat harbors and boating facilities. The legislature also finds that enforcement efforts at small boat harbors and boating facilities are necessary to ensure public health and safety and to prevent vandalism, theft, trespassing, and squatting. The legislature believes that stricter penalties are needed to deter violators and repeat offenders. Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to clarify penalties for violations of boating and ocean recreation laws. 2026-2508 SB2818 CDl SMA.docx linillHIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIIIIIB Page 2 S.B. NO. s" C.D. SECTION 2. Section 200-14, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as penalty. (a) Any person who violates any provision in this chapter, or any rule adopted by the department, relating to [boating accidents, rocklcss or unauthoriz-od-operaiion e-f a voosol,--unauthorized meerdrftg--of--a-^veescirT--unauthori-zod- cemmereial^ activity, unauthorized c-amping within-ot-ato small boat harbors o-r boating facilities,--animal abandonment- within -state small boat harboro or …
Sponsors
- Sharon Moriwaki (D, 12) · primary sponsor
- Stanley Chang (D, 9)
- Joy San Buenaventura (D, 2)
- Troy Hashimoto (D, 5)
Latest actions
- : Act 058, on 05/28/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1158).
- : Act 058, 05/28/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1158).
- : 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) Amato voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Cochran, Garcia, Gedeon, Iwamoto, Matsumoto, Muraoka voting no (6) and none excused (0).
- : Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 22; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 3 (Senator(s) Awa, DeCorte, Fevella). Excused, 0 (none).
- : Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 05-06-26.
- : Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 81-26) 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): 22 yea, 3 nay, passed
- Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with Representative(s) Amato voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Cochran, Garcia, Gedeon, Iwamoto, Matsumoto, Muraoka voting no (6) and none excused (0) (May 6, 2026): 45 yea, 6 nay, passed
- none. (April 28, 2026): 2 yea, 1 nay, passed
- Conference Committee Vote (April 28, 2026): 2 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Third Reading as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Reyes Oda voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Cochran, Garcia, Gedeon, Matsumoto, Muraoka voting no (5) and none excused (0) (April 14, 2026): 46 yea, 5 nay, passed
- JHA: recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS (April 2, 2026): 7 yea, 1 nay, passed
Subjects: Report, EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS, Penalties, Insurance, Prohibition, DLNR
Common questions
- What is SB2818?
- SB2818 is a bill in the Hawaii Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Relating to Boating.
- What does SB2818 do?
- In its own words: A bill for an act relating to boating.
- What is the status of SB2818?
- Signed into law as of May 28, 2026. Latest action: Act 058, on 05/28/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1158). (May 28, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB2818?
- Sharon Moriwaki (D, 12), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SB2818?
- On the Hawaii Legislature website: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2818&year=2026
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