Informing the Legislature that on June 3, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB3215 HD1 CD1 (ACT 075).

2026 Regular Session

Removes the sunset on harbor-safety requirements, keeping Act 236 (2024) mooring and safety standards in effect indefinitely for Hawaii’s commercial harbors.

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Summary of Bill: SB3215 (HD1, CD1) – Act 075 (2026) – Hawaii

Main purpose and intent

The bill repeals the sunset on the harbor safety provisions established in Act 236, Session Laws of Hawaii 2024.

By removing the sunset, the Legislature aims to provide long-term operational certainty and enhance harbor security for the State’s commercial harbor system.

Key provisions and changes

Prior law: Act 236 (2024) imposed requirements for mooring operations to improve harbor safety and protect the physical integrity of Hawaii’s commercial harbors. That act included a sunset provision, meaning its provisions would repeal on July 1, 2028.

New law: SB3215 repeals the sunset provision, ensuring Act 236’s requirements remain in effect beyond July 1, 2028.

Technical adjustments: The act amends Act 236, Section 5, to reflect that the act shall take effect upon approval and shall not be repealed as previously scheduled. The bracketed statutory material indicating the repeal is removed.

Who/what is affected

Primarily affects Hawaii’s harbors and related mooring operations.

Harbor authorities, harbor users (e.g., commercial shippers, marina operators), and agencies responsible for harbor safety oversight are impacted, as they must continue complying with the harbor-safety requirements originally established by Act 236.

The State’s commercial harbor system remains subject to the safety and security measures designed to protect harbor infrastructure and operations.

Procedural and timeline aspects

The Governor signed SB3215 into law as Act 075 on June 3, 2026.

The act takes effect upon approval (June 3, 2026).

It explicitly repeals the sunset provision that would have ended Act 236’s harbor-safety requirements on July 1, 2028.

Legislative history indicates standard final readings occurred in May 2026, with executive action completed in June 2026.

Practical impact and considerations

By removing the sunset, harbor safety standards and mooring operation requirements remain in place indefinitely, providing continuity and reducing regulatory uncertainty for harbor operations and safety programs.

Stakeholders should continue to monitor compliance requirements under Act 236 and any future amendments to harbor safety regulations.

If you’d like, I can pull out specific mooring requirements from Act 236 (2024) to summarize the exact safety measures now ensured beyond 2028.