Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2876: RELATING TO NATURAL HAIR BRAIDING.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2876 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO NATURAL HAIR BRAIDING. Primary sponsor: Donna Kim (Democratic), Lynn DeCoite (Democratic), Samantha DeCorte (Republican), Troy Hashimoto (Democratic), Angus McKelvey (Democratic), Tim Richards (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 4, 2026): Act 074, 06/03/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1174).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Beginning 1/1/2028, requires natural hair braiders to be registered, rather than licensed, under the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. By 11/1/2026, requires the Board to adopt rules prescribing the approved courses or programs that cover sanitation, health, and safety practices required for natural hair braiding registration. (CD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donna Kim | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Lynn DeCoite | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Samantha DeCorte | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 22 |
| Troy Hashimoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Angus McKelvey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Tim Richards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
“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 074, 06/03/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1174).
- Act 074, on 06/03/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1174).
- 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; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
- Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 816).
- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 873).
- The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lamosao, Keohokalole, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
- The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 3 Ayes: Representative(s) Matayoshi, Grandinetti, Pierick; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.
- Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 91-26).
- 48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-06-26.
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