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Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 2045: RELATING TO COMBAT SPORTS.

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

SB 2045 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO COMBAT SPORTS. Primary sponsor: Jarrett Keohokalole (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic), Carol Fukunaga (Democratic), Troy Hashimoto (Democratic), KIDANI, Tim Richards (Democratic), Joy San Buenaventura (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (February 19, 2026): Reported from CPN/EDT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2398) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM/JDC.

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Renames the State Boxing Commission of Hawaii as the Boxing and Combat Sports Commission of Hawaii. Amends the jurisdiction of the Commission to include combat sports contests. Prohibits no rules combat or similar combat sports contests. Repeals the existing Mixed Martial Arts Contests Program. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Jarrett KeohokalolePrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate24
Stanley ChangPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate9
Carol FukunagaPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate11
Troy HashimotoPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate5
KIDANIPrimary sponsorNot applicable (committee)——
Tim RichardsPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate4
Joy San BuenaventuraPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate2
Dru KanuhaCo-sponsorDemocraticSenate3

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Reported from CPN/EDT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2398) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM/JDC.
  2. Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC.
  3. The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in CPN were as follows: 2 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fukunaga; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Lamosao, McKelvey.
  4. The committee(s) on EDT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EDT were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) DeCoite, Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Fukunaga, Kim.
  5. The committee(s) on EDT deferred the measure until 02-10-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
  6. The committee(s) on CPN deferred the measure until 02-10-26 9:30AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
  7. The committee(s) on CPN/EDT has scheduled a public hearing on 02-03-26 9:35AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
  8. Referred to CPN/EDT, WAM/JDC.
  9. Introduced and passed First Reading.
  10. Pending Introduction.

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source