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Bill Summary · SB 1036

Legislative bill overview

SB 1036 is a Hawaii consumer protection measure introduced by a bipartisan group of state senators. The bill was referred to the Labor and Business, and Consumer Protection and Commerce committees for review, but has not advanced beyond initial readings as of the 2025 legislative session.

Why is this important

Consumer protection laws directly affect purchasing practices, product safety standards, and dispute resolution mechanisms for Hawaii residents. The bill's specific provisions would determine what new rights or protections consumers gain in the state marketplace.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of publicly available detail: The bill summary provided does not specify the actual consumer protections being proposed, making it difficult to assess whether provisions might burden businesses or adequately protect consumers
  • Committee referral to two jurisdictions: Routing through both Labor/Business and Consumer Protection committees suggests potential overlap or conflicting policy considerations that may require reconciliation
  • Carryover status: The bill's deferral to the 2026 session indicates either insufficient support, competing legislative priorities, or unresolved substantive disagreements among stakeholders

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

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