SB 551

Hawaii Senate bill in Session 2026.

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

DOH; Single-Use Compostable Plastic Packaging or Utensils for Food or Beverages Sold; Composting Collection Bins; Collection and Disposal; Reports.

Bill ID HI-2026-SB-551
Session 2026
Status in_committee
Committee AEN/HHS, CPN
Senate in_committee 2025-01-21
Business / Commerce
Summary

Beginning 1/1/2026, requires persons that provide single-use compostable plastic packaging or utensils for any food or beverages sold in the State to have on-site composting collection bins and ensure the collection and delivery of disposed single-use compostable plastic packaging or utensils to certain commercial composting facilities under certain circumstances. Requires the Department of Health to report to the Legislature before the Regular Sessions of 2026 through 2035.

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 AEN/HHS, CPN.
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