States / Hawaii / HB 2568

HB 2568 Reported from Committee

RELATING TO THE FILM INDUSTRY.

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted

Increases the fee amount collected from taxpayers claiming the Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit and requires a portion of funds collected to be used to support the vertical film industry in the State. Expands the funding sources of the Hawaii Film and Creative Industries Development Special Fund to include revenues received by the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism from managing the Hawaii Film Studio. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. Repeals 1/1/2033. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Chamber
House
Introduced
Jan 28, 2026
Last action
Jan 28, 2026 — Introduced and Pass First Reading.
Session
2026
Momentum
59 · Moderate