Hawaii · Senate Bill 2421 · 33rd Legislature

DCCA; DOH; DOA; DoTax; Hawaii Cannabis and Hemp Office; Adult-Use Cannabis; Medical Cannabis; Hemp; Appropriations

SB 2421 Sponsored by Joy A. San Buenaventura and Troy N. Hashimoto Died in committee

  1. Introduced Jan 21, 2026
  2. In committee Jan 28, 2026
  3. Died  
  4. Passed the House  
  5. To the governor  
  6. Became law  

What it does

The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.

Establishes the Hawaii Cannabis and Hemp Office within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to regulate all aspects of the cannabis plant. Contingent upon specific changes at the federal level or a state constitutional amendment, legalizes the personal adult use of cannabis and decriminalizes certain marijuana-related offenses. Beginning 1/1/2027, establishes taxes on cannabis sales. Adds new traffic…

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Establishes the Hawaii Cannabis and Hemp Office within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to regulate all aspects of the cannabis plant. Contingent upon specific changes at the federal level or a state constitutional amendment, legalizes the personal adult use of cannabis and decriminalizes certain marijuana-related offenses. Beginning 1/1/2027, establishes taxes on cannabis sales. Adds new traffic offenses relating to the consumption or possession of marijuana or marijuana concentrate. Transfers the personnel and assets of the Department of Health and assets of the Department of Agriculture relating to cannabis and hemp to the Hawaii Cannabis and Hemp Office. Establishes various positions within state entities. Appropriates funds.

Every action

7 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.

  1. SenatePending Introduction.
  2. SenateIntroduced and passed First Reading.
  3. CommitteeReferred to CPN/HHS, WAM/JDC. · Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection
  4. CommitteeThe committee(s) on CPN/HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 02-17-26 9:45AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. · Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection
  5. CommitteeThe committee(s) on CPN/HHS deferred the measure until 02-18-26 10:06AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. · Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection
  6. CommitteeThe committee on HHS deferred the measure. · Senate Health and Human Services
  7. CommitteeThe committee on CPN deferred the measure. · Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection

Roll calls

No recorded votes on this bill yet.

Sponsors

The 2 members who introduced it.

From Hawaii's official records (capitol.hawaii.gov), checked Nov 13, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.