HB 2146

Hawaii House bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: January 30, 2026.

Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Fee Program; Fee; Registration; Distributors; Retailers; Advisory Committee; Department of Health; Appropriation.

Bill ID HI-2026-HB-2146
Session 2026
Status in_committee
Committee HLT, CPC/JHA, FIN
House in_committee 2026-01-30
Tax / Budget / Appropriations
Summary

Establishes the sugar-sweetened beverage fee program. Beginning 7/1/2027, imposes a 2 cent per fluid ounce fee on all sugar-sweetened beverages sold in the State and requires all distributors of sugar-sweetened beverages to register with the Department of Health. On or after 6/30/27, prohibits retailers from selling or displaying for sale any sugar-sweetened beverage acquired from a distributor that is not registered with the Department of Health. Requires management and performance audits. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Establishes the Healthy Ohana Advisory Committee. Appropriates funds.

Sponsor
Amy A. Perruso
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
0000-00-00 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-01-30 Status in_committee
2026-01-30 Latest Action Referred to HLT, CPC/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 5
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