Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 2040: PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII REGARDING THE FREEDOM OF SPEECH.

In committee Last action February 6, 2026: The committee(s) on JDC deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 02-10-26 9:15AM; CR 016 & Videoconference.

Plain-language summary

SB 2040 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII REGARDING THE FREEDOM OF SPEECH. Primary sponsor: Jarrett Keohokalole (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic), KIDANI, Tim Richards (Democratic), Joy San Buenaventura (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (February 6, 2026): The committee(s) on JDC deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 02-10-26 9:15AM; CR 016 & Videoconference.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Jarrett Keohokalole (Democratic); Stanley Chang (Democratic); KIDANI; Tim Richards (Democratic); and 1 more. 1 co-sponsor.