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HB 1644

RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Cory Chun and 9 co-sponsors

Hawaii HB 1644 advances consumer protection measures through legislative review, referred to Energy/Planning and Consumer Protection committees for evaluation before further action.

The committee(s) on EIG has scheduled a public hearing on 03-24-26 3:03PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
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Bill Summary · HB 1644

Legislative bill overview

HB 1644 is a Hawaii consumer protection bill currently in early legislative stages. The bill has been introduced and passed first reading, with referrals to the Energy, Environmental, and Planning (EEP) committee and Consumer Protection Committee (CPC) for further review.

Why is this important

Consumer protection legislation directly affects how businesses operate and what recourse residents have when disputes arise. The specific provisions of this bill will determine its real-world impact on Hawaii consumers and businesses, though those details are not yet publicly available in standard legislative tracking systems.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of publicly available bill text: Without access to the actual bill language, the specific consumer protections, enforcement mechanisms, or business requirements cannot be evaluated
  • Committee jurisdiction: Referral to both EEP and CPC suggests potential overlap or contentious scope regarding what constitutes "consumer protection" versus environmental/planning matters
  • Implementation costs: Consumer protection bills often require new regulatory infrastructure, potentially affecting business compliance costs and state administrative budgets

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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