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SB 892

RELATING TO TOURISM.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Dru Kanuha

Hawaii SB 892 addresses unspecified tourism policy matters; currently stalled in committee review until the 2026 legislative session.

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Bill Summary · SB 892

Legislative bill overview

SB 892 is a Hawaii bill related to tourism that was introduced in January 2025 but has not yet advanced to substantive committee review. The bill was referred to the Economic Development & Tourism (EDT) Committee but was carried over to the 2026 regular session, meaning it did not receive a hearing during the 2025 legislative session.

Why is this important

Tourism is Hawaii's largest economic sector, generating billions in annual revenue and employing tens of thousands of residents. Any legislative action affecting tourism policy—whether addressing overtourism, labor standards, environmental protection, or industry incentives—has significant implications for Hawaii's economy, local communities, and natural resources.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of publicly available bill text: Without access to the specific provisions, substantive concerns cannot be assessed; interested parties must wait for 2026 session details
  • Timing uncertainty: The carryover status suggests the bill may have been incomplete, controversial, or deprioritized during the 2025 session
  • Broad scope: "Tourism-related" bills can range from protective measures (limiting visitor impacts) to industry-friendly incentives, creating vastly different stakeholder reactions

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

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