Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2130: RELATING TO THE POWERS OF ARTIFICIAL PERSONS.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2130 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO THE POWERS OF ARTIFICIAL PERSONS. Primary sponsor: Ikaika Hussey (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Della Belatti (Democratic), Tina Grandinetti (Democratic), Greggor Ilagan (Democratic), Jeanné Kapela (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), Chris Muraoka (Republican), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Kanani Souza (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 28, 2026): Referred to CPC, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 4.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Makes any state-chartered corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, limited liability partnership, cooperative, nonprofit, or other association lack the legal capacity to make expenditures or contributions in connection with elections or ballot measures. Deems any election or ballot measure expenditure or contribution to be ultra vires or void as a matter of law, triggering administrative forfeiture of charter privileges, including limited liability and perpetual duration, until reinstatement. Effective 1/1/2027.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ikaika Hussey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Terez Amato | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Della Belatti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Tina Grandinetti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Greggor Ilagan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Jeanné Kapela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Darius Kila | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Chris Muraoka | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 45 |
| Amy Perruso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Kanani Souza | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 43 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to CPC, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 4
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Pending introduction.