Bills

SB 540: RELATING TO PLANT-BASED FOOD AND DRINKS.

  • Session Year: 2025-2026
  • House: Senate
  • Latest Version Date: 2025-01-16

Current Status:

In Progress

(2025-12-08: Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.)

Introduced

First Committee Review

First Chamber

Second Committee Review

Second Chamber

Final Decking

Enacted

Version:

Requires state agencies to establish a Plant-Based-By-Default Program for food and drinks offered at state-operated prisons, state-licensed hospitals, and government-sponsored events.  Requires the Director of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Comptroller, and Director of Health to submit annual reports to the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission.  Effective 7/1/2026.

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