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SB 3137·HI·senate

RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH'S AUTHORITY TO REGULATE FOOD, DRUGS, AND COSMETICS.

EnactedFiled Jan 26, 2026
Sponsor: Ron Kouchi (D)
Latest Action

Act 108, on 06/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1208).

Jun 9, 2026

Summary

The bill shifts the Department of Health’s power to regulate the manufacture, sale and distribution of food, drugs and cosmetics from chapter 321 to chapter 328 of the state statutes, putting all related authority in one place. It creates a special fund for food‑safety and environmental‑health activities, requires permits for most food operations, and sets up priority processing for agricultural processors while keeping some small‑scale producers exempt. The changes are meant to improve public‑health protection and make the regulatory system clearer for businesses.

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