Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2268: RELATING TO EQUITY.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2268 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO EQUITY. Primary sponsor: Joy San Buenaventura (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic), Angus McKelvey (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 5, 2026): Act 102, 06/05/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1202).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires all places of public accommodation and public entity construction projects planned and designed after 7/31/2027 to provide at least one universal changing accommodation within the building in a public restroom, with certain exceptions. Makes conforming amendments to sections 489-6, 489-7.5, and 489-8, HRS, to prevent conflicts among the provisions. (CD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joy San Buenaventura | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Angus McKelvey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Act 102, 06/05/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1202).
- Act 102, on 06/05/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1202).
- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).
- Enrolled to Governor.
- Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . 0 No(es): none. 0 Excused: none.
- Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Alcos excused (1).
- Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 816).
- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 12:55 PM; Conference Room 016.
- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 3:50 PM; Conference Room 329.
- The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 2 Ayes: Representative(s) Sayama, Lee, M.; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Pierick.
- The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) McKelvey, San Buenaventura, Kanuha, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Keohokalole.
- Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 230-26).
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