Hawaii · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1036: RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 1036 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION. Primary sponsor: LEE, C., Stanley Chang (Democratic), Troy Hashimoto (Democratic), Angus McKelvey (Democratic), Karl Rhoads (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 23, 2025): Referred to LBT, CPN.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Codifies net neutrality principles by prohibiting fixed and mobile internet service providers that provide broadband internet access service from engaging in certain practices concerning the treatment of internet traffic. Among other things, prohibits internet service providers from blocking internet traffic on the basis of internet content, application, or service, engaging in paid prioritization or zero-rating internet traffic in exchange for consideration, monetary or otherwise.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEE | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| C. | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Troy Hashimoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Angus McKelvey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Karl Rhoads | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Joy San Buenaventura | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Tim Richards | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
“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 LBT, CPN.
- Passed First Reading.
- Introduced.