Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1472: RELATING TO BROADBAND SERVICE.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1472 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO BROADBAND SERVICE. Primary sponsor: Tina Grandinetti (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Elle Cochran (Republican), Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic), Chris Muraoka (Republican), Amy Perruso (Democratic), David Tarnas (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (December 8, 2025): Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires a provider of broadband internet access services to be transparent with network management practices, performance, and commercial terms of its broadband internet access services. Prohibits a provider of broadband internet access services from blocking lawful websites, impairing or degrading lawful internet traffic, engaging in paid prioritization or application-specific differential pricing, or interfering with or disadvantaging users of broadband internet access services. Requires an applicant of a broadband-related permit seeking a state-granted or county-granted right to attach small cell or other broadband wireless communication devices to utility poles to comply with certain practices.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tina Grandinetti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Terez Amato | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Elle Cochran | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 14 |
| Kim Coco Iwamoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Chris Muraoka | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 45 |
| Amy Perruso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| David Tarnas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- Referred to ECD, CPC, referral sheet 4
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.