Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 148: RELATING TO DEFAMATION.

In committee Last action December 8, 2025: Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

Plain-language summary

HB 148 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO DEFAMATION. Primary sponsor: David Tarnas (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Della Belatti (Democratic), Tina Grandinetti (Democratic), Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), Julie Reyes Oda (Republican), Adrian Tam (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (December 8, 2025): Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: David Tarnas (Democratic); Terez Amato (Democratic); Della Belatti (Democratic); Tina Grandinetti (Democratic); and 6 more.