SB 540

Hawaii Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: January 21, 2025.

DCR; DAGS; DOH; Plant-Based-By-Default Program; Reports.

Bill ID HI-2026-SB-540
Session 2026
Status in_committee
Committee GVO/AEN/PSM/HHS, WAM
Senate in_committee 2025-01-21
Criminal Justice Environment / Climate
Summary

Requires state agencies to establish a Plant-Based-By-Default Program for food and drinks offered at state-operated prisons, state-licensed hospitals, and government-sponsored events. Requires the Director of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Comptroller, and Director of Health to submit annual reports to the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission. Effective 7/1/2026.

Sponsor
Mike Gabbard
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
0000-00-00 Introduced Bill introduced
2025-01-21 Status in_committee
2025-01-21 Latest Action Referred to GVO/AEN/PSM/HHS, WAM.
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