Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2176: RELATING TO FOOD PRICING.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2176 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 26, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO FOOD PRICING. Primary sponsor: David Alcos (Republican), Diamond Garcia (Republican), Ikaika Hussey (Democratic), Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic), Lauren Matsumoto (Republican), Elijah Pierick (Republican), Sean Quinlan (Democratic), Garner Shimizu (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 30, 2026): Referred to LMG, FIN, referral sheet 5.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires the Legislative Reference Bureau to conduct a study on how other states regulate price gouging of food products.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Alcos | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 41 |
| Diamond Garcia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| Ikaika Hussey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Kim Coco Iwamoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Lauren Matsumoto | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 38 |
| Elijah Pierick | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Sean Quinlan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 47 |
| Garner Shimizu | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 32 |
“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 LMG, FIN, referral sheet 5
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Pending introduction.