Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2471: RELATING TO THE POWERS OF ARTIFICIAL PERSONS.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2471 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO THE POWERS OF ARTIFICIAL PERSONS. Primary sponsor: Karl Rhoads (Democratic), Carol Fukunaga (Democratic), Jarrett Keohokalole (Democratic), Joy San Buenaventura (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 14, 2026): Act 011, 05/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1111).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Reaffirms that artificial persons created under state law possess only those powers that are necessary or convenient to carry out lawful purposes, and that those powers do not include the power to spend money or contribute anything of value to influence elections or ballot measures. Authorizes the Attorney General and the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to impose certain penalties for violations. Effective 7/1/2027. (CD2)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl Rhoads | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Carol Fukunaga | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Jarrett Keohokalole | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Joy San Buenaventura | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
“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 011, 05/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1111).
- Act 011, on 05/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1111).
- Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 2 with Representative(s) Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Muraoka voting no (1) and none excused (0).
- Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 2). Ayes, 24; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) San Buenaventura).
- Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 820).
- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 889).
- Enrolled to Governor.
- Floor Amendment No. 11 offered by Rep. Matayoshi.
- Floor amendment adopted as amended CD 2 with none voting no and none excused.
- Forty-eight (48) hours notice Friday 05-08-26.
- Floor Amendment No. 10 offered.
- Floor amendment adopted as amended (CD 2).
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