Hawaii SB2852: Relating to Civil Rights.

What the bill says

A bill for an act relating to civil rights.

From the enrolled text:

A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO CIVIL RIGHTS. SECTION 1. The legislature finds that the information age is changing how providers of public accommodations and public services communicate with their customers. Many service providers use websites, software applications, and other technologies to take reservations, display menus, take orders, make sales, and provide product information. The legislature recognizes that ready access to, and the ability to use, information and communication technology is essential to allow all citizens to fully engage with and enjoy public goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, and accommodations. However, the legislature is aware that some websites and applications used by public accommodation providers in the State are not accessible to persons with disabilities, denying them full and equal access. The legislature also recognizes that existing federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination in public accommodations based on disability could better inform providers of public 2026-2533 SB2852 GDI SMA.docx HiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiii Page 2 S.B. NO. 2852 S.D. H.D. C.D. accommodations and benefit persons with disabilities by clarifying requirements for electronic access. The legislature further finds that the technical standards, definitions, compliance schedules, and enforcement procedures necessary to implement digital accessibility requirements are regulatory in nature. These matters are best addressed through administrative rulemaking, which allows for public participation by persons with disabilities, businesses of all sizes, and other interested …

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Sponsors

• Joy San Buenaventura (D, 2) · primary sponsor
• Stanley Chang (D, 9)
• Troy Hashimoto (D, 5)
• Karl Rhoads (D, 13)

Latest actions

1. July 14, 2026: Act 257, on 07/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1359).
2. July 14, 2026: Act 257, 07/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1359).
3. May 8, 2026: Enrolled to Governor.
4. May 8, 2026: Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).
5. May 6, 2026: Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 816).
6. 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).
7. May 6, 2026: Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . 0 No(es): none. 0 Excused: none.
8. April 29, 2026: Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 05-06-26.
9. April 29, 2026: Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 93-26) as amended in (CD 1).
10. April 29, 2026: 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 none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0) (May 6, 2026): 51 yea, 0 nay, passed
• none. (April 29, 2026): 3 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Conference Committee Vote (April 29, 2026): 3 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Third Reading as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Garcia, Shimizu voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1) (April 14, 2026): 50 yea, 0 nay, passed
• JHA: recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS (April 8, 2026): 8 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB2852?

SB2852 is a bill in the Hawaii Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Relating to Civil Rights.

What does SB2852 do?

In its own words: A bill for an act relating to civil rights.

What is the status of SB2852?

Signed into law as of July 14, 2026. Latest action: Act 257, on 07/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1359). (July 14, 2026).

Who sponsored SB2852?

Joy San Buenaventura (D, 2), with 3 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB2852?

On the Hawaii Legislature website: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2852&year=2026