· HI legislature · 2026

RELATING TO SUGAR-SWEETENED BEVERAGES.

Establishes the sugar-sweetened beverage fee program. Beginning 7/1/2027, imposes a 2 cent per fluid ounce fee on all sugar-sweetened beverages sold in the State and requires all distributors of sugar-sweetened beverages to register with the Department of Health. On or after 6/30/27, prohibits retailers from selli…

Sponsor

Kim Coco Iwamoto (D-HI)

Introduced

2026-01-30

Policy area

Health

Latest action

Pending introduction.