SB2004 • 2026

RELATING TO OUTDOOR ADVERTISING.

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Sponsor: INOUYE, DECOITE, GABBARD, KANUHA, RHOADS, Elefante, Moriwaki
Last action: 2026-03-10
Official status: Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 16
Effective date: Not listed

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RELATING TO OUTDOOR ADVERTISING.

What This Bill Does

RELATING TO OUTDOOR ADVERTISING.
Counties; Outdoor Advertising; Violators; Penalties; Increase Increases the penalties for any person who violates the State's laws relating to the display of billboards or any outdoor advertising device.
Effective 1/1/3000.
(SD1)

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SD1

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Plain English: SB2004 SD1 THE SENATE S.B.

SB2004 SD1 THE SENATE S.B.
NO.
2004 THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 S.D.
1 STATE OF HAWAII A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO OUTDOOR ADVERTISING .

Bill History

2026-03-10 H
Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 16
2026-03-10 H
Pass First Reading
2026-03-06 H
Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 31) in amended form (SD 1).
2026-03-06 S
Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 23; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 1 (Senator(s) Awa). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) Ihara). Transmitted to House.
2026-03-05 S
One Day Notice 03-06-26.
2026-03-05 S
Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2721) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading.
2026-02-24 S
The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in JDC were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Chang, San Buenaventura; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Gabbard.
2026-02-13 S
The committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 02-24-26 10:00AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
2026-02-04 S
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.
2026-02-04 S
Reported from CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2109) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC.
2026-01-29 S
The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in CPN were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fukunaga, McKelvey; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Lamosao.
2026-01-28 S
The committee(s) on CPN has rescheduled its public hearing to 01-29-26 10:00AM; CR 229 & Videoconference.
2026-01-23 S
The committee(s) on CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 01-29-26 9:31AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
2026-01-22 S
Referred to CPN, JDC.
2026-01-21 S
Introduced and passed First Reading.
2026-01-14 S
Pending Introduction.

Official Summary Text

RELATING TO OUTDOOR ADVERTISING.
Counties; Outdoor Advertising; Violators; Penalties; Increase
Increases the penalties for any person who violates the State's laws relating to the display of billboards or any outdoor advertising device. Effective 1/1/3000. (SD1)

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SB2004

THE SENATE

S.B. NO.

2004

THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026

STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

relating
to outdoor advertising
.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

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SECTION 1.
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The
legislature finds that unlawful outdoor advertising and display of billboards cause
multiple problems for public safety, waste management, and community pollution.

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Outdoor advertising materials often
deteriorate and create waste that must be removed by public agencies or
utilities, ultimately increasing maintenance costs for the State, counties, and
local communities.

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The legislature further finds that illegal
postings are specifically problematic when attached to utility poles.
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These illegal postings can obstruct drivers'
sightlines, contribute to distracted vehicular behavior, and create major
safety hazards.
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Therefore, the
legislature finds it critical to deter the unlawful posting of outdoor
advertising materials and displaying of billboards for the State to maintain
and promote cleaner, safer, and more attractive public spaces and roadways to
benefit community safety and security.

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Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to
increase penalties for any person who violates the State's laws relating to the
display of billboards or any outdoor advertising device.

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SECTION
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Section 445-121, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is
amended by amending subsection (a) to read as follows:

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"(a)
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Any person violating any provision of sections 445‑111 to 445-121
shall be fined not less than [
$25
]
$100
nor more than [
$500,
]

$1,000
or imprisoned not more than one month, or both."

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SECTION 3.
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Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken.
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New statutory material is underscored.

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SECTION 4.
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This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

INTRODUCED BY:

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Report Title:

Counties;
Outdoor Advertising; Violators; Penalties

Description:

Increases
the penalties for any person who violates the State's laws relating to the
display of billboards or any outdoor advertising device.

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