Bills

HB 2151: STATE BUILDING CODES; COUNTY BUILDING CODES; HEMPCRETE

  • Session Year: 2025-2026
  • House: House
  • Latest Version Date: 2026-03-06

Current Status:

In Progress

(2026-03-12: Referred to PSM/EIG, JDC/WAM.)

Introduced

In Committee

First Chamber

In Committee

Second Chamber

Final Decking

Enacted

Version:

Specifies that no state or county building code shall prohibit the use of hempcrete as a non-structural building material.  Authorizes building officials to approve hempcrete construction that meets applicable safety and performance standards.  Effective 7/1/3000.  (HD2)

Discussed in Hearing

House Standing Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs6MIN
Mar 4, 2026

House Standing Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs

House Standing Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs35SEC
Mar 4, 2026

House Standing Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs

House Standing Committee on Water & Land1MIN
Feb 10, 2026

House Standing Committee on Water & Land

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