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 selling or displaying for sale any sugar-sweetened beverage acquired from a distributor that is not registered with the Department of Health.
Requires management and performance audits. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Establishes the Healthy Ohana Advisory Committee.
Appropriates funds.
- Chamber
- Senate
- Introduced
- Jan 22, 2026
- Last action
- Jan 22, 2026 — Introduced.
- Session
- 2026
- Momentum
- 27 · Low