SB2095 • 2026

RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.

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Sponsor: GABBARD, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, Ihara
Last action: 2026-05-01
Official status: Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 05-01-26 at 5:45PM in Conference Room 411.
Effective date: Not listed

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RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.

What This Bill Does

RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
DOH; PFAS Working Group; PFAS; Toxic Chemicals; Reports Establishes a PFAS Working Group within the Department of Health to investigate the existence and environmental dangers of per‑ and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
Requires reports to the Legislature.
Effective 7/1/3000.

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HD1

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Plain English: SB2095 HD1 THE SENATE S.B.

SB2095 HD1 THE SENATE S.B.
NO.
2095 THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 S.D.
1 STATE OF HAWAII H.D.

SD1

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Plain English: SB2095 SD1 THE SENATE S.B.

SB2095 SD1 THE SENATE S.B.
NO.
2095 THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 S.D.
1 STATE OF HAWAII A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION .

Bill History

2026-05-01 H
Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 05-01-26 at 5:45PM in Conference Room 411.
2026-05-01 H
Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 05-01-26 at 5:20PM in Conference Room 411.
2026-05-01 H
Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 05-01-26 at 3:05PM in Conference Room 411.
2026-05-01 H
Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 05-01-26 at 12:30PM in Conference Room 325.
2026-04-30 H
Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 05-01-26 11:00AM in conference room 325.
2026-04-29 H
Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Thursday 04-30-26 11:00AM in conference room 325.
2026-04-28 H
Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Wednesday 04-29-26 11:00AM in conference room 325.
2026-04-27 H
Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Tuesday, 04-28-26 11:00AM in conference room 325.
2026-04-22 H
Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 720).
2026-04-21 S
Senate Conferees Appointed: Gabbard Chair; McKelvey, Richards Co-Chairs.
2026-04-20 S
Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 787).
2026-04-20 H
House Conferees Appointed: Lowen, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Perruso Co-Chairs; Matsumoto.
2026-04-16 H
Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 710).
2026-04-16 S
Senate disagrees with House amendments.
2026-04-16 S
Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 621).
2026-04-14 H
Passed Third Reading with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). Transmitted to Senate.
2026-04-10 H
Deferred one day 04-14-26.
2026-04-10 H
Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2044-26), recommending passage on Third Reading.
2026-04-07 H
The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 16 Ayes: Representative(s) Todd, Takenouchi, Hartsfield, Hussey, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Kusch, Lee, M., Miyake, Morikawa, Perruso, Templo, Yamashita, Alcos, Gedeon, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.
2026-04-02 H
Bill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Tuesday, 04-07-26 2:00PM in House conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
2026-03-30 H
Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lowen, Perruso, Quinlan excused (4).
2026-03-30 H
Reported from HLT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1444-26), recommending referral to FIN.
2026-03-25 H
The committee on HLT recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Takayama, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Amato, Hartsfield, Marten, Olds, Takenouchi, Alcos, Garcia; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none.
2026-03-20 H
Bill scheduled to be heard by HLT on Wednesday, 03-25-26 9:30AM in House conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
2026-03-19 H
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on HLT with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
2026-03-19 H
Reported from EEP (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1221-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to HLT.
2026-03-17 H
The committee on EEP recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 7 Ayes: Representative(s) Lowen, Perruso, Chun, Kahaloa, Kusch, Quinlan, Matsumoto; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.
2026-03-12 H
Bill scheduled to be heard by EEP on Tuesday, 03-17-26 9:15AM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
2026-03-10 H
Referred to EEP, HLT, FIN, referral sheet 16
2026-03-10 H
Pass First Reading
2026-03-06 H
Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 39) in amended form (SD 1).
2026-03-06 S
Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 24; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) Ihara). Transmitted to House.
2026-03-05 S
One Day Notice 03-06-26.
2026-03-05 S
Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2866) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading.
2026-03-03 S
The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in WAM were as follows: 12 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Richards, Wakai; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella.
2026-02-27 S
The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 03-03-26 10:17AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
2026-02-11 S
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
2026-02-11 S
Reported from AEN/HHS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2179) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
2026-02-02 S
The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HHS were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, McKelvey, Kanuha; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fevella.
2026-01-30 S
The committee(s) on AEN/HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 02-02-26 3:00PM; CR 224 & Videoconference.
2026-01-28 S
The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in AEN were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Gabbard, Richards, DeCoite, Rhoads, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
2026-01-22 S
Referred to AEN/HHS, WAM.
2026-01-21 S
Introduced and passed First Reading.
2026-01-14 S
Pending Introduction.

Official Summary Text

RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
DOH; PFAS Working Group; PFAS; Toxic Chemicals; Reports
Establishes a PFAS Working Group within the Department of Health to investigate the existence and environmental dangers of per‑ and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

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SB2095

THE SENATE

S.B. NO.

2095

THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026

STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

relating
to environmental protection
.

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 per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group
of man-made chemicals widely used in consumer products, industrial processes,
and firefighting foams that are known to persist in the environment and
accumulate in the human body over time.
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Exposure to PFAS has been linked to significant health risks, including
but not limited to cancer, liver damage, developmental issues, weakened immune
systems, and endocrine disruption.

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The legislature further finds that PFAS
contamination has been detected in water supplies, soil, and air across the
United States, raising concerns about the presence of these toxic substances in
the State and their impact on the health of the State's residents and natural
resources.
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The geographic isolation of
the State and its reliance on a delicate and limited supply of fresh water
heighten the need for a thorough understanding of PFAS contamination and its
potential impacts on human health and the environment, as the State's
ecosystems, including its waterways, bodies of water, fish, and other animals
consumed by humans, are integral to the State's food security and cultural
practices.
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The legislature therefore
finds that it is necessary to test bodies of water, waterways, and fish and
other animals for human consumption to identify possible PFAS contamination,
assess potential health risks, and ensure the safety of food and water
resources in the State.

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The legislature additionally finds that the
creation of a temporary working group to address the presence of PFAS in the
State's environment and food and water supplies can provide a centralized and
coordinated approach to assesses PFAS-related issues, engage with stakeholders,
and propose actionable recommendations.

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Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to
establish a PFAS working group to investigate the existence and environmental
dangers of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and other related chemicals.

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SECTION 2.
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(a)
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There is established within
the department of health for administrative purposes the PFAS working group.

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(b)
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The working group shall comprise the following members:

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(1)
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The
director of health or their designee;

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(2)
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The
chairperson of the board of land and natural resources or their designee;

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(3)
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The
chairperson of the board of agriculture and biosecurity or their designee;

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(4)
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A
member with expertise in environmental protection or toxic chemicals
representing the university of Hawaii system; and

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(5)
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Any
other members representing stakeholders that the working group deems relevant,
including environmental organizations, industry representatives and community
groups, to be invited by the working group.

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(c)
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The working group shall:

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(1)
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Identify
locations in the State where PFAS contamination is present or suspected,
including potential sources such as military installations, industrial sites,
and landfills;

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(2)
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Conduct
testing in waterways and bodies of water to assess PFAS contamination levels;

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(3)
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Conduct
tests on fish and other animals consumed by humans to determine the extent of
bioaccumulation and potential health risks;

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(4)
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Assess
the environmental and public health risks associated with PFAS exposure,
particularly in sensitive ecosystems and vulnerable communities;

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(5)
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Review
existing regulations and practices to identify gaps in PFAS management and
mitigation;

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(6)
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Propose
strategies for testing, monitoring, remediation, and prevention of PFAS
contamination; and

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(7)
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Recommend
changes to state policies, programs, and resources to address PFAS-related
challenges effectively.

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(d)
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The members of the working group shall serve without compensation but
shall be reimbursed for expenses, including travel expenses, necessary for the
performance of their duties.

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(e)
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No member of the task force shall be subject to chapter 84, Hawaii
Revised Statutes, solely because of the member's participation in the task
force.

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(f)
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The working group shall submit annual interim reports to the legislature
no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the regular sessions of
2027 and 2028 and a final report no later than twenty days prior to the
convening of the regular session 2029.
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The reports shall include:

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(1)
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Findings
and recommendations, including any proposed legislation; and

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(2)
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Potential
funding sources for the remediation of PFAS in the State.

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(g)
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The working group shall cease to exist on June 30, 2029.

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SECTION 3.
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This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

INTRODUCED BY:

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Report Title:

DOH; PFAS
Working Group; PFAS; Toxic Chemicals; Reports

Description:

Establishes
a PFAS Working Group within the Department of Health to investigate the
existence and environmental dangers of
per‑ and polyfluoroalkyl
substances
and other related
chemicals.
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Requires reports to the
Legislature.

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