Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1477: RELATING TO FIREFIGHTING AT COMMERCIAL HARBORS.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 1477 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO FIREFIGHTING AT COMMERCIAL HARBORS. Primary sponsor: Ron Kouchi (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 21, 2026): Re-Referred to TRS/PSM, JDC.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Limits civil liability of individuals who render firefighting services at any of the State's commercial harbors or roadsteads, any commercial harbor or waterfront improvement belonging to or controlled by the State, or any vessel within a commercial harbor or roadstead to only damages resulting from an individual's gross negligence or wanton acts or omissions.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Kouchi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 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
- Re-Referred to TRS/PSM, JDC.
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- Referred to TCA/PSM, JDC.
- Introduced and passed First Reading.
- Pending Introduction.