Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1620: RELATING TO NATURAL HAIR BRAIDING.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 1620 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO NATURAL HAIR BRAIDING. Primary sponsor: Donna Kim (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic), Lynn DeCoite (Democratic), Kurt Fevella (Republican), KIDANI, Angus McKelvey (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. 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.
Exempts natural hair braiders from licensing requirements under certain conditions.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donna Kim | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Lynn DeCoite | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Kurt Fevella | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| KIDANI | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Angus McKelvey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Troy Hashimoto | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
“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.
- Re-referred to CPC, referral sheet 19
- Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 18
- Pass First Reading
- Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
- Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 36).
- Reported from CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 702) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading and placement on the calendar for Third Reading.
- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading.
- One Day Notice 02-27-25.
- The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in CPN were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fukunaga, McKelvey, Richards, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
- The committee(s) on CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-07-25 9:50AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
- Passed First Reading.
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