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Hawaii gambling legislation

2026 Regular Session ended May 8, 2026 · Bill data as of Oct 11, 2026 from Open States · Hawaii overview

AI outlook · Oct 11, 2026

Hawaii still bans nearly all gambling. The sports wagering bill HB1308 passed both chambers in different forms in 2025 and again in 2026 but never cleared a final conference agreement, and conferees were discharged in March and April 2026. The session ended May 8, so it is effectively dead, as is the separate HB1527 gambling bill.

What to watch: The 2025-26 biennium is over, so any sports wagering proposal would have to be reintroduced when the Legislature convenes in January 2027. Passage remains a long shot given the House-Senate impasse and the state's long opposition to legal gambling.

Pending (2)

HB1308Passed legislature2026 Regular Session · Apr 2, 2026
RELATING TO SPORTS WAGERING.
  1. IntroducedJan 23, 2025
  2. Out of committeeJan 31, 2025
  3. Passed HouseFeb 14, 2025
  4. Passed SenateMar 21, 2025
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Passed Senate · Mar 21, 2025
Daniel Holt (D), Darius Kila (D), Chris Todd (D)Sports (retail), Daily fantasy, Commercial casinos
AI summary · Oct 11, 2026

The carried-over sports wagering bill would license sports betting operators and suppliers under the Department of Law Enforcement, with a general excise tax and a problem gambling fund. Conferees were discharged in March and April 2026 and the session ended May 8 without a final agreement.

Next: It is effectively dead. A refiled version in 2027 is plausible given the House's repeated sponsorship, but passage is unlikely.

Actions (45)

Allows for the regulation of sports wagering by the Department of Law Enforcement. Establishes licensing requirements for sports wagering operators and sports wagering suppliers. Establishes a general excise tax to be levied on sports wagering operator licenses. Establishes the Problem Gambling Prevention and Treatment Special Fund to be administered and expended by the Department of Health. Specifies that legal sports wagering and fantasy sports contests shall not be considered contests of chance or gambling. Authorizes DLE to perform criminal history record checks on applicants and licensees relating to sports wagering. (SD2)

Apr 2, 2026Senate: Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).
Apr 1, 2026House: House Conferee(s) discharged.
Mar 20, 2026Senate: Senate Conferee(s) discharged.
Mar 20, 2026House: Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 409).
Dec 8, 2025Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
Apr 24, 2025House: House Conferees Appointed: Ilagan, Tarnas, Holt Co-Chairs; Matsumoto.
Apr 24, 2025Senate: Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 812).
Apr 24, 2025House: Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Friday, 04-25-25 12:30PM in conference room 411.
Apr 22, 2025Senate: Senate Conferees Appointed: DeCoite Chair; Keohokalole, Kanuha Co-Chairs.
Apr 22, 2025House: Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 862).
Apr 11, 2025Senate: Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 704).
Apr 10, 2025House: House disagrees with Senate amendment (s).
Apr 8, 2025Senate: Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 15; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Aquino, Chang, Kim, Richards. Noes, 10 (Senator(s) DeCorte, Elefante, Fevella, Fukunaga, Gabbard, Ihara, Inouye, Kidani, Moriwaki, Rhoads). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
Apr 8, 2025House: Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 758) in amended form (SD 2).
Apr 4, 2025Senate: Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1820) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).
Apr 4, 2025Senate: 48 Hrs. Notice 04-08-25.
Apr 2, 2025Senate: The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WAM were as follows: 11 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, DeCoite, Hashimoto, Kanuha, Lee, C., Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Aquino, Elefante, Kidani, Kim ; 2 No(es): Senator(s) Moriwaki, Inouye; and 0 Excused: none.
Mar 27, 2025Senate: The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 04-02-25 10:01AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
Mar 21, 2025Senate: Reported from EDT/CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1328) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
Mar 21, 2025Senate: Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
Mar 13, 2025Senate: The committee(s) on EDT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EDT were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) DeCoite, Wakai, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Fukunaga, Kim ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
Mar 13, 2025Senate: The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in CPN were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Fukunaga, Richards ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) McKelvey.
Mar 10, 2025Senate: The committee(s) on EDT/CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 03-13-25 1:02PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
Mar 7, 2025Senate: The committee(s) on EDT deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 03-11-25 1:00PM; CR 229 & Videoconference.
Mar 7, 2025Senate: Re-Referred to EDT/CPN, WAM.
Mar 6, 2025Senate: Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 355).
Mar 6, 2025Senate: Passed First Reading.
Mar 6, 2025Senate: Referred to EDT, WAM.
Mar 6, 2025Senate: The committee(s) on EDT has scheduled a public hearing on 03-11-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
Mar 4, 2025House: Passed Third Reading as amended in HD 3 with Representative(s) Chun, Hussey, Lamosao voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Belatti, Garcia, Garrett, Grandinetti, Iwamoto, Marten, Matayoshi, Matsumoto, Muraoka, Perruso, Reyes Oda, Shimizu, Takayama, Templo voting no (15) and Representative(s) Pierick, Ward excused (2). Transmitted to Senate.
Feb 28, 2025House: Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1167) as amended in HD 3, recommending passage on Third Reading.
Feb 28, 2025House: Forty-eight (48) hours notice Tuesday, 03-04-25.
Feb 24, 2025House: The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 12 Ayes: Representative(s) Yamashita, Takenouchi, Holt, Kitagawa, Lee, M., Morikawa; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Hussey, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kusch, Lamosao, Miyake, Templo; 3 Noes: Representative(s) Grandinetti, Alcos, Reyes Oda; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Ward.
Feb 21, 2025House: Bill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Monday, 02-24-25 10:00AM in House conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
Feb 14, 2025House: Reported from JHA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 791) as amended in HD 2, recommending referral to FIN.
Feb 14, 2025House: Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Lamosao, Matsumoto, Tam voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Belatti, Garcia, Grandinetti, Kapela, Marten, Muraoka, Perruso, Pierick, Reyes Oda, Shimizu, Takayama voting no (12) and Representative(s) Cochran, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4).
Feb 12, 2025House: The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 6 Ayes: Representative(s) Tarnas, Poepoe, Kahaloa, Todd; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Belatti, Hashem; 4 Noes: Representative(s) Perruso, Takayama, Garcia, Shimizu; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Cochran.
Feb 10, 2025House: Bill scheduled to be heard by JHA on Wednesday, 02-12-25 2:00PM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
Feb 5, 2025House: Reported from ECD (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 169) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JHA.
Feb 5, 2025House: Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Matsumoto, Reyes Oda voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Pierick, Shimizu voting no (4) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2).
Jan 31, 2025House: The committee on ECD recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 6 Ayes: Representative(s) Ilagan, Hussey, Holt, Tam, Todd; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Matsumoto; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Templo.
Jan 28, 2025House: Bill scheduled to be heard by ECD on Friday, 01-31-25 10:00AM in House conference room 423 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
Jan 27, 2025House: Referred to ECD, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 4
Jan 23, 2025House: Introduced and Pass First Reading.
Jan 22, 2025House: Pending introduction.

Open States record

HB1308Passed legislature2025 Regular Session · Apr 24, 2025
RELATING TO SPORTS WAGERING.
  1. IntroducedJan 23, 2025
  2. Out of committeeJan 31, 2025
  3. Passed HouseMar 4, 2025
  4. Passed SenateApr 8, 2025
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Passed Senate · Apr 8, 2025
Daniel Holt (D), Darius Kila (D), Chris Todd (D)Sports (retail), Daily fantasy, Commercial casinos
AI summary · Oct 11, 2026

This 2025 version of the sports wagering bill would have created licensed sports betting regulated by the Department of Law Enforcement. It passed the House and Senate in differing forms, went to conference in April 2025 and died when the session ended May 2.

Next: It is dead as a 2025 bill. The same bill number carried over into 2026 and also stalled.

Actions (40)

Allows for the regulation of sports wagering by the Department of Law Enforcement. Establishes licensing requirements for sports wagering operators and sports wagering suppliers. Establishes a general excise tax to be levied on sports wagering operator licenses. Establishes the Problem Gambling Prevention and Treatment Special Fund to be administered and expended by the Department of Health. Specifies that legal sports wagering and fantasy sports contests shall not be considered contests of chance or gambling. Authorizes DLE to perform criminal history record checks on applicants and licensees relating to sports wagering. (SD2)

Apr 24, 2025House: House Conferees Appointed: Ilagan, Tarnas, Holt Co-Chairs; Matsumoto.
Apr 24, 2025Senate: Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 812).
Apr 24, 2025House: Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Friday, 04-25-25 12:30PM in conference room 411.
Apr 22, 2025Senate: Senate Conferees Appointed: DeCoite Chair; Keohokalole, Kanuha Co-Chairs.
Apr 22, 2025House: Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 862).
Apr 11, 2025Senate: Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 704).
Apr 10, 2025House: House disagrees with Senate amendment (s).
Apr 8, 2025Senate: Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 15; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Aquino, Chang, Kim, Richards. Noes, 10 (Senator(s) DeCorte, Elefante, Fevella, Fukunaga, Gabbard, Ihara, Inouye, Kidani, Moriwaki, Rhoads). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
Apr 8, 2025House: Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 758) in amended form (SD 2).
Apr 4, 2025Senate: Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1820) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).
Apr 4, 2025Senate: 48 Hrs. Notice 04-08-25.
Apr 2, 2025Senate: The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WAM were as follows: 11 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, DeCoite, Hashimoto, Kanuha, Lee, C., Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Aquino, Elefante, Kidani, Kim ; 2 No(es): Senator(s) Moriwaki, Inouye; and 0 Excused: none.
Mar 27, 2025Senate: The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 04-02-25 10:01AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
Mar 21, 2025Senate: Reported from EDT/CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1328) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
Mar 21, 2025Senate: Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
Mar 13, 2025Senate: The committee(s) on EDT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EDT were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) DeCoite, Wakai, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Fukunaga, Kim ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
Mar 13, 2025Senate: The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in CPN were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Fukunaga, Richards ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) McKelvey.
Mar 10, 2025Senate: The committee(s) on EDT/CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 03-13-25 1:02PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
Mar 7, 2025Senate: The committee(s) on EDT deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 03-11-25 1:00PM; CR 229 & Videoconference.
Mar 7, 2025Senate: Re-Referred to EDT/CPN, WAM.
Mar 6, 2025Senate: Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 355).
Mar 6, 2025Senate: Passed First Reading.
Mar 6, 2025Senate: Referred to EDT, WAM.
Mar 6, 2025Senate: The committee(s) on EDT has scheduled a public hearing on 03-11-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
Mar 4, 2025House: Passed Third Reading as amended in HD 3 with Representative(s) Chun, Hussey, Lamosao voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Belatti, Garcia, Garrett, Grandinetti, Iwamoto, Marten, Matayoshi, Matsumoto, Muraoka, Perruso, Reyes Oda, Shimizu, Takayama, Templo voting no (15) and Representative(s) Pierick, Ward excused (2). Transmitted to Senate.
Feb 28, 2025House: Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1167) as amended in HD 3, recommending passage on Third Reading.
Feb 28, 2025House: Forty-eight (48) hours notice Tuesday, 03-04-25.
Feb 24, 2025House: The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 12 Ayes: Representative(s) Yamashita, Takenouchi, Holt, Kitagawa, Lee, M., Morikawa; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Hussey, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kusch, Lamosao, Miyake, Templo; 3 Noes: Representative(s) Grandinetti, Alcos, Reyes Oda; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Ward.
Feb 21, 2025House: Bill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Monday, 02-24-25 10:00AM in House conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
Feb 14, 2025House: Reported from JHA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 791) as amended in HD 2, recommending referral to FIN.
Feb 14, 2025House: Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Lamosao, Matsumoto, Tam voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Belatti, Garcia, Grandinetti, Kapela, Marten, Muraoka, Perruso, Pierick, Reyes Oda, Shimizu, Takayama voting no (12) and Representative(s) Cochran, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4).
Feb 12, 2025House: The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 6 Ayes: Representative(s) Tarnas, Poepoe, Kahaloa, Todd; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Belatti, Hashem; 4 Noes: Representative(s) Perruso, Takayama, Garcia, Shimizu; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Cochran.
Feb 10, 2025House: Bill scheduled to be heard by JHA on Wednesday, 02-12-25 2:00PM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
Feb 5, 2025House: Reported from ECD (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 169) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JHA.
Feb 5, 2025House: Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Matsumoto, Reyes Oda voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Pierick, Shimizu voting no (4) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2).
Jan 31, 2025House: The committee on ECD recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 6 Ayes: Representative(s) Ilagan, Hussey, Holt, Tam, Todd; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Matsumoto; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Templo.
Jan 28, 2025House: Bill scheduled to be heard by ECD on Friday, 01-31-25 10:00AM in House conference room 423 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
Jan 27, 2025House: Referred to ECD, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 4
Jan 23, 2025House: Introduced and Pass First Reading.
Jan 22, 2025House: Pending introduction.

Open States record

Enacted or vetoed (1)

HB1348Enacted2025 Regular Session · Jun 25, 2025
RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.
  1. IntroducedJan 23, 2025
  2. Out of committeeFeb 4, 2025
  3. Passed HouseMar 4, 2025
  4. Passed SenateApr 8, 2025
  5. To governor
  6. LawJun 25, 2025
Law · Jun 25, 2025
Dee Morikawa (D), Luke Evslin (D), Kim Coco Iwamoto (D), Rachele Lamosao (D) +2 cosponsorsLottery
Actions (45)

Requires the Board of Land and Natural Resources to lease public lands for recreation-residence use by public lottery under certain conditions and restrict participation in the public lottery to residents of the county in which the leased land is located under certain conditions. (CD1)

Jun 25, 2025Senate: Act 225, 06/25/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1327).
Jun 25, 2025House: Act 225, on 06/25/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1327).
May 2, 2025Senate: Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 821).
May 1, 2025House: Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 888).
May 1, 2025House: Transmitted to Governor.
Apr 30, 2025Senate: Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . 0 No(es): none. 0 Excused: none.
Apr 30, 2025House: Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Pierick excused (2).
Apr 24, 2025House: Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 53) as amended in (CD 1).
Apr 24, 2025House: Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 04-30-25.
Apr 24, 2025Senate: Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 53).
Apr 24, 2025Senate: 48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 04-30-25
Apr 21, 2025Senate: The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Inouye, Rhoads, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Elefante.
Apr 21, 2025House: The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 5 Ayes: Representative(s) Hashem, Tarnas, Iwamoto, Morikawa, Souza; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.
Apr 17, 2025House: Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Monday, 04-21-25 10:00AM in conference room 229.
Apr 15, 2025Senate: Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 732).
Apr 15, 2025Senate: Senate Conferees Appointed: Inouye Chair; Rhoads Co-Chair; Elefante, DeCorte.
Apr 15, 2025House: Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 788).
Apr 14, 2025House: House Conferees Appointed: Hashem, Tarnas Co-Chairs; Iwamoto, Morikawa, Souza.
Apr 11, 2025Senate: Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 704).
Apr 10, 2025House: House disagrees with Senate amendment (s).
Apr 8, 2025Senate: Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
Apr 8, 2025House: Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 762) in amended form (SD 2).
Apr 3, 2025Senate: Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1665) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).
Apr 3, 2025Senate: 48 Hrs. Notice 04-08-25.
Mar 27, 2025Senate: The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, San Buenaventura, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
Mar 25, 2025Senate: The committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 03-27-25 10:40AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
Mar 21, 2025Senate: Reported from WTL (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1219) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC.
Mar 21, 2025Senate: Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.
Mar 21, 2025Senate: The committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 03-25-25 10:01AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
Mar 14, 2025Senate: The committee(s) on WTL recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WTL were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Inouye, Elefante, Chang, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) McKelvey.
Mar 10, 2025Senate: The committee(s) on WTL has scheduled a public hearing on 03-14-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
Mar 6, 2025Senate: Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 360).
Mar 6, 2025Senate: Passed First Reading.
Mar 6, 2025Senate: Referred to WTL, JDC.
Mar 4, 2025House: Passed Third Reading as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Pierick, Ward excused (2). Transmitted to Senate.
Feb 28, 2025House: Reported from JHA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1087) as amended in HD 2, recommending passage on Third Reading.
Feb 28, 2025House: Forty-eight (48) hours notice Tuesday, 03-04-25.
Feb 27, 2025House: The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 10 Ayes: Representative(s) Tarnas, Poepoe, Belatti, Hashem, Kahaloa, Perruso, Takayama, Todd, Garcia, Shimizu; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Cochran.
Feb 25, 2025House: Bill scheduled to be heard by JHA on Thursday, 02-27-25 2:00PM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
Feb 10, 2025House: Reported from WAL (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 305) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JHA.
Feb 10, 2025House: Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Belatti, Cochran, Kila, Ward excused (4).
Feb 4, 2025House: The committee on WAL recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 10 Ayes: Representative(s) Hashem, Lamosao, Belatti, Ichiyama, Iwamoto, Morikawa, Poepoe, Woodson, Shimizu, Souza; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.
Jan 30, 2025House: Bill scheduled to be heard by WAL on Tuesday, 02-04-25 9:00AM in House conference room 411 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
Jan 27, 2025House: Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 4
Jan 23, 2025House: Introduced and Pass First Reading.

Open States record

Died or failed (44)

SB3281Died2026 Regular Session · Mar 18, 2026
RELATING TO GAMBLING ENFORCEMENT.
  1. IntroducedJan 30, 2026
  2. Out of committeeFeb 24, 2026
  3. Passed SenateMar 6, 2026
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Passed Senate · Mar 6, 2026
Donovan Dela Cruz (D), Stanley Chang (D), Troy Hashimoto (D), LEE +1 cosponsorsCommercial casinos
Actions (15)

Establishes the criminal offense of promoting an illegal electronic gambling device. Authorizes civil penalties and actions relating to premises on which an illegal electronic gambling device has been used. Allows the Attorney General, any county prosecuting attorney, any county police chief, or the Director of Law Enforcement to take certain actions against places used to commit certain offenses that qualify as a nuisance. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD1)

Mar 18, 2026House: The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
Mar 16, 2026House: Bill scheduled to be heard by JHA on Wednesday, 03-18-26 2:00PM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
Mar 12, 2026House: Pass First Reading
Mar 12, 2026House: Referred to JHA, referral sheet 17
Mar 10, 2026Senate: Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
Mar 10, 2026House: Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 398) in amended form (SD 1).
Mar 6, 2026Senate: Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2890) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and placement on the calendar for Third Reading.
Mar 6, 2026Senate: Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1).
Mar 6, 2026Senate: 48 Hrs. Notice 3-10-26.
Feb 24, 2026Senate: The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Chang, San Buenaventura, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Gabbard.
Feb 13, 2026Senate: The committee(s) on JDC has scheduled a public hearing on 02-24-26 9:45AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
Feb 10, 2026Senate: Re-Referred to JDC.
Feb 2, 2026Senate: Referred to PSM, JDC.
Jan 30, 2026Senate: Introduced.
Jan 30, 2026Senate: Passed First Reading.

Open States record

HB2198Died2026 Regular Session · Mar 12, 2026
RELATING TO PREDICTION MARKETS.
  1. IntroducedJan 28, 2026
  2. Out of committeeFeb 5, 2026
  3. Passed HouseMar 10, 2026
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Passed House · Mar 10, 2026
Scot Matayoshi (D), Terez Amato (D), Andrew Garrett (D), Tina Grandinetti (D) +12 cosponsorsPrediction markets, Commercial casinos
Actions (15)

Amends the definition of "gambling" to include predictive markets involving the purchase, sale, or financial speculation of securities, commodities, or other similar financial products on the outcome or future contingent event related to catastrophe, contests, death, legislation, national security, people, politics, and sports. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Mar 12, 2026Senate: Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 377).
Mar 12, 2026Senate: Passed First Reading.
Mar 12, 2026Senate: Referred to CPN/EDT, JDC/WAM.
Mar 10, 2026House: Passed Third Reading as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Pierick excused (1). Transmitted to Senate.
Mar 6, 2026House: Reported from JHA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1108-26) as amended in HD 2, recommending passage on Third Reading.
Mar 6, 2026House: Forty-eight (48) hours notice Tuesday, 03-10-26.
Mar 3, 2026House: The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Tarnas, Poepoe, Belatti, Hashem, Kahaloa, Sayama, Takayama, Garcia, Shimizu; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Cochran.
Feb 27, 2026House: Bill scheduled to be heard by JHA on Tuesday, 03-03-26 2:00PM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
Feb 13, 2026House: Reported from CPC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 264-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JHA.
Feb 13, 2026House: Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Gedeon voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Muraoka voting no (3) and Representative(s) Chun, Kong, Kusch excused (3).
Feb 5, 2026House: The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 11 Ayes: Representative(s) Matayoshi, Grandinetti, Chun, Ilagan, Ichiyama, Iwamoto, Kong, Lowen, Marten, Tam, Pierick; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none.
Feb 3, 2026House: Bill scheduled to be heard by CPC on Thursday, 02-05-26 2:00PM in House conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
Jan 30, 2026House: Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 5
Jan 28, 2026House: Introduced and Pass First Reading.
Jan 26, 2026House: Pending introduction.

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HB2570Died2026 Regular Session · Feb 12, 2026
RELATING TO SPORTS WAGERING.
  1. IntroducedJan 28, 2026
  2. Out of committeeFeb 11, 2026
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Out of committee · Feb 11, 2026
Daniel Holt (D), Kirstin Kahaloa (D), Sue Lee Loy (D), Dee Morikawa (D) +1 cosponsorsSports (retail), Daily fantasy, Commercial casinos
Actions (7)

Allows for the regulation of sports wagering by the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Establishes licensing requirements for sports wagering operators and sports wagering suppliers. Establishes a general excise tax to be levied on sports wagering operator licenses. Establishes the Problem Gambling Prevention and Treatment Special Fund to be administered and expended by the Department of Health. Specifies that legal sports wagering and fantasy sports contests shall not be considered contests of chance or gambling. Authorizes the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to perform criminal history record checks on applicants and licensees relating to sports wagering. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Feb 12, 2026House: Reported from ECD (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 263-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JHA/CPC.
Feb 12, 2026House: Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA/CPC with Representative(s) Chun, Souza, Tam voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Belatti, Cochran, Garcia, Garrett, Gedeon, Grandinetti, Hussey, Kapela, Kila, Lowen, Marten, Matsumoto, Muraoka, Perruso, Pierick, Reyes Oda, Shimizu, Takayama, Templo voting no (20) and none excused (0).
Feb 11, 2026House: The committee on ECD recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 4 Ayes: Representative(s) Ilagan, Holt, Yamashita; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Tam; 3 Noes: Representative(s) Hussey, Templo, Gedeon; and Excused: none.
Feb 6, 2026House: Bill scheduled to be heard by ECD on Wednesday, 02-11-26 8:30AM in House conference room 423 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
Feb 3, 2026House: Re-referred to ECD, JHA/CPC, FIN, referral sheet 7
Feb 2, 2026House: Referred to ECD, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 6
Jan 28, 2026House: Introduced and Pass First Reading.

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HB1945Died2026 Regular Session · Feb 11, 2026
RELATING TO GAMING.
  1. IntroducedJan 26, 2026
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 26, 2026
Adrian Tam (D), Terez Amato (D), Greggor Ilagan (D), Kirstin Kahaloa (D) +5 cosponsors
Actions (5)

Beginning 8/1/2027, authorizes gaming on cruise ships while a cruise ship is traveling within any state waters or for specified times while docked at a state harbor. Imposes a twenty per cent wagering tax on the adjusted gross receipts derived from gaming on cruise ships. Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to report to the Legislature.

Feb 11, 2026House: The committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
Feb 6, 2026House: Bill scheduled to be heard by ECD on Wednesday, 02-11-26 8:30AM in House conference room 423 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
Jan 28, 2026House: Referred to ECD, CPC/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3
Jan 26, 2026House: Introduced and Pass First Reading.
Jan 23, 2026House: Pending introduction.

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HB1527DiedMajor2026 Regular Session · Feb 5, 2026
RELATING TO GAMBLING.
  1. IntroducedJan 21, 2026
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 21, 2026
Andrew Garrett (D), Greggor Ilagan (D)Commercial casinos
Actions (5)

Prohibits any casino, gambling enterprise, or gambling facility from being located on state lands within or adjacent to the Aloha Stadium Development District project area or on any lands under the jurisdiction of the Stadium Authority. Prohibits athletic programs of the University of Hawaii from competing in venues that are operated by or physically integrated with a gambling enterprise while clarifying that standard naming-rights or advertising agreements do not constitute prohibited sponsorships.

Feb 5, 2026House: The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
Feb 2, 2026House: Bill scheduled to be heard by WAL on Thursday, 02-05-26 9:00AM in House conference room 411 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
Jan 26, 2026House: Referred to WAL, ECD/HED, FIN, referral sheet 1
Jan 21, 2026House: Introduced and Pass First Reading.
Jan 14, 2026House: Prefiled.

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HB2355Died2026 Regular Session · Feb 2, 2026
RELATING TO PROPERTY FORFEITURE.
  1. IntroducedJan 28, 2026
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 28, 2026
Chris Muraoka (R), David Alcos (R), Della Belatti (D), Diamond Garcia (R) +5 cosponsorsCommercial casinos
Actions (3)

Authorizes the forfeiture of real property when used to commit promoting gambling in the first or second degree regardless of whether it was committed without the knowledge and consent of the owner. Authorizes the forfeiture of real property under the gambling forfeiture section.

Feb 2, 2026House: Referred to JHA, referral sheet 6
Jan 28, 2026House: Introduced and Pass First Reading.
Jan 27, 2026House: Pending introduction.

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HB2402Died2026 Regular Session · Feb 2, 2026
RELATING TO GAMBLING.
  1. IntroducedJan 28, 2026
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 28, 2026
Daniel Holt (D), Sue Lee Loy (D), Darius Kila (D), Matthias Kusch (D) +10 cosponsorsCommercial casinos
Actions (3)

Establishes the misdemeanor offense of promoting gambling in the third degree.

Feb 2, 2026House: Referred to JHA, referral sheet 6
Jan 28, 2026House: Introduced and Pass First Reading.
Jan 27, 2026House: Pending introduction.

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SB3268Died2026 Regular Session · Feb 2, 2026
RELATING TO CASINO GAMING.
  1. IntroducedJan 28, 2026
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 28, 2026
Glenn Wakai (D)Commercial casinos
Actions (3)

Authorizes limited casino gaming in the State at a single casino facility located in the Stadium Development District. Establishes the Hawaii Gaming Control Commission. Authorizes the Commission to adopt rules. Authorizes the Commission to issue one 20-year casino license to one licensee for the development and operation of the casino facility. Establishes application procedures and requirements for the casino license, supplier's license, and occupational license. Allows the Commission to establish procedures for the issuance of a liquor license for the casino licensee. Requires annual reports to the Governor and Legislature. Establishes the Wagering Tax and the disposition of revenues therefrom, including allocations to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and Department of Education. Establishes the State Gaming Fund. Requires the Commission to establish a Compulsive Gamblers Program. Requires the Auditor to perform periodic audits of the Commission. Appropriates funds.

Feb 2, 2026Senate: Referred to EDT/CPN, WAM/JDC.
Jan 28, 2026Senate: Introduced.
Jan 28, 2026Senate: Passed First Reading.

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SB3303Died2026 Regular Session · Feb 2, 2026
RELATING TO SPORTS WAGERING.
  1. IntroducedJan 30, 2026
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 30, 2026
Dru Kanuha (D)Sports (retail), Daily fantasy, Commercial casinos
Actions (3)

Allows for the regulation of sports wagering by the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Establishes licensing requirements for sports wagering operators and sports wagering suppliers. Establishes a general excise tax to be levied on sports wagering operator licenses. Establishes the Problem Gambling Prevention and Treatment Special Fund to be administered and expended by the Department of Health. Specifies that legal sports wagering and fantasy sports contests shall not be considered contests of chance or gambling. Authorizes the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to perform criminal history record checks on applicants and licensees relating to sports wagering.

Feb 2, 2026Senate: Referred to EDT/HHS, CPN/WAM.
Jan 30, 2026Senate: Introduced.
Jan 30, 2026Senate: Passed First Reading.

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HB2222Died2026 Regular Session · Jan 30, 2026
RELATING TO CASINO GAMING.
  1. IntroducedJan 28, 2026
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 28, 2026
Daniel Holt (D)Commercial casinos
Actions (3)

Authorizes limited casino gaming in a single location in the City and County of Honolulu. Establishes the Hawaii Gaming Control Commission. Imposes a wagering tax on the monthly gross receipts received from casino gaming. Establishes the State Gaming Fund. Requires the Hawaii Gaming Commission to create and implement a Compulsive Gamblers Program. Exempts the construction of any casino facility from county special assessments and certain special improvement district requirements. Establishes certain civil service exemptions. Appropriates funds with certain conditions.

Jan 30, 2026House: Referred to ECD, CPC/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 5
Jan 28, 2026House: Introduced and Pass First Reading.
Jan 26, 2026House: Pending introduction.

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SB2893Died2026 Regular Session · Jan 30, 2026
RELATING TO GAMBLING.
  1. IntroducedJan 23, 2026
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 23, 2026
Rachele Lamosao (D)Commercial casinos
Actions (3)

Provides that a defendant may not assert social gambling as an affirmative defense if the gambling activity occurred at the defendant's residence and gambling activities have resulted in multiple recent documented noise complaints.

Jan 30, 2026Senate: Referred to PSM, JDC.
Jan 26, 2026Senate: Passed First Reading.
Jan 23, 2026Senate: Introduced.

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HB1600Died2026 Regular Session · Jan 26, 2026
RELATING TO GAMBLING.
  1. IntroducedJan 21, 2026
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 21, 2026
Cory Chun (D)Commercial casinos
Actions (3)

Provides that a defendant may not assert social gambling as an affirmative defense if the gambling activity occurred at the defendant's residence and gambling activities have resulted in multiple recent documented noise complaints.

Jan 26, 2026House: Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1
Jan 21, 2026House: Introduced and Pass First Reading.
Jan 16, 2026House: Prefiled.

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HB1219Died2026 Regular Session · Dec 8, 2025
RELATING TO NUISANCE ABATEMENT.
  1. IntroducedJan 23, 2025
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 23, 2025
Chris Muraoka (R)Commercial casinos
Actions (4)

Offers rights and protections to citizens who bring civil nuisance abatement suits related to illegal gambling. Imposes a mandatory fine of $5,000 for violating nuisance abatement laws related to gambling offenses.

Dec 8, 2025Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
Jan 27, 2025House: Referred to JHA, referral sheet 4
Jan 23, 2025House: Introduced and Pass First Reading.
Jan 22, 2025House: Pending introduction.

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HB1434Died2026 Regular Session · Dec 8, 2025
RELATING TO GAMING.
  1. IntroducedJan 23, 2025
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 23, 2025
Nadine Nakamura (D)Lottery
Actions (3)

Establishes the Hawaii Lottery and Gaming Corporation for the purpose of conducting and regulating wagering and gaming in the State. Establishes the Lottery and Gaming Special Fund and allocates certain percentages of the fund to various community betterment purposes.

Dec 8, 2025Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
Jan 27, 2025House: Referred to ECD, CPC/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 4
Jan 23, 2025House: Introduced and Pass First Reading.

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HB1463Died2026 Regular Session · Dec 8, 2025
RELATING TO A STATE LOTTERY.
  1. IntroducedJan 23, 2025
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 23, 2025
Darius Kila (D), Kirstin Kahaloa (D), Rachele Lamosao (D), Dee Morikawa (D)Lottery
Actions (3)

Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to conduct a feasibility study for the establishment of a state lottery.

Dec 8, 2025Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
Jan 27, 2025House: Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 4
Jan 23, 2025House: Introduced and Pass First Reading.

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HB1466Died2026 Regular Session · Dec 8, 2025
RELATING TO SOCIAL GAMING.
  1. IntroducedJan 23, 2025
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 23, 2025
Terez Amato (D)
Actions (3)

Authorizes a 10-year renewable license for a social gaming facility in a special district designated for tourism. Allows admission and participation for adults. Non-residents shall be required to apply for guest membership. Establishes the Hawaii social gaming control commission to monitor and measure operational activities as well as collect and distribute tax revenue from social game operations. Imposes a consumption tax on every hand and every contest. Uses revenue for housing developments for currently houseless Native Hawaiian residents.

Dec 8, 2025Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
Jan 27, 2025House: Referred to ECD, CPC/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 4
Jan 23, 2025House: Introduced and Pass First Reading.

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HB669Died2026 Regular Session · Dec 8, 2025
RELATING TO NUISANCE ABATEMENT.
  1. IntroducedJan 21, 2025
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 21, 2025
Darius Kila (D), Daniel Holt (D), Rachele Lamosao (D), Ikaika Olds (D) +3 cosponsorsCommercial casinos
Actions (4)

Requires the court to impose a mandatory fine per violation for nuisance abatement laws related to gambling offenses. Allows citizens who bring civil nuisance abatement suits against places used for illegal gambling the same rights and protections as those afforded to victims and witnesses in criminal proceedings.

Dec 8, 2025Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
Jan 21, 2025House: Introduced and Pass First Reading.
Jan 21, 2025House: Referred to JHA, referral sheet 2
Jan 17, 2025House: Pending introduction.

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HB825Died2026 Regular Session · Dec 8, 2025
RELATING TO NUISANCE ABATEMENT.
  1. IntroducedJan 23, 2025
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 23, 2025
Della Belatti (D), Diamond Garcia (R), Kim Coco Iwamoto (D), Darius Kila (D) +6 cosponsorsCommercial casinos
Actions (4)

Offers rights and protections to citizens who bring civil nuisance abatement suits related to illegal gambling. Imposes a mandatory fine of $5,0000 for violating nuisance abatement laws related to gambling offenses.

Dec 8, 2025Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
Jan 23, 2025House: Introduced and Pass First Reading.
Jan 23, 2025House: Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3
Jan 21, 2025House: Pending introduction.

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SB1507Died2026 Regular Session · Dec 8, 2025
RELATING TO GAMING.
  1. IntroducedJan 23, 2025
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 23, 2025
Ron Kouchi (D)Lottery
Actions (4)

Establishes the Hawaii Lottery and Gaming Corporation for the purpose of conducting and regulating wagering and gaming in the State. Establishes the Lottery and Gaming Special Fund and allocates certain percentages of the fund to various community betterment purposes.

Dec 8, 2025Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
Jan 27, 2025Senate: Referred to EDT, JDC/WAM.
Jan 23, 2025Senate: Introduced and passed First Reading.
Jan 22, 2025Senate: Pending Introduction.

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SB1517Died2026 Regular Session · Dec 8, 2025
RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.
  1. IntroducedJan 23, 2025
  2. Out of committeeFeb 10, 2025
  3. Passed SenateFeb 14, 2025
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Passed Senate · Feb 14, 2025
Ron Kouchi (D)Lottery
Actions (16)

Authorizes the Board of Land and Natural Resources to lease public lands for recreational-residential use by public lottery and restrict participation in the public lottery to residents of the county in which the leased land is located. Lowers the maximum term for a lease of public lands for recreational-residential use to five years. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1)

Dec 8, 2025Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
Mar 6, 2025House: Pass First Reading
Mar 6, 2025House: Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 19
Mar 4, 2025Senate: Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
Mar 4, 2025House: Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 362) in amended form (SD 1).
Feb 28, 2025Senate: Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 992) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 1).
Feb 28, 2025Senate: 48 Hrs. Notice 03-04-25.
Feb 26, 2025Senate: The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, San Buenaventura; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Awa.
Feb 21, 2025Senate: The committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 02-26-25 9:40AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
Feb 14, 2025Senate: Reported from WTL (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 601) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading and referral to JDC.
Feb 14, 2025Senate: Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC.
Feb 10, 2025Senate: The committee(s) on WTL recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in WTL were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Inouye, Elefante, Chang, McKelvey, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
Feb 5, 2025Senate: The committee(s) on WTL has scheduled a public hearing on 02-10-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
Jan 27, 2025Senate: Referred to WTL, JDC.
Jan 23, 2025Senate: Introduced and passed First Reading.
Jan 22, 2025Senate: Pending Introduction.

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SB1531Died2026 Regular Session · Dec 8, 2025
RELATING TO NUISANCE ABATEMENT.
  1. IntroducedJan 23, 2025
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 23, 2025
Samantha DeCorte (R), Stanley Chang (D), Donna Kim (D), Karl Rhoads (D) +1 cosponsorsCommercial casinos
Actions (5)

Offers rights and protections to citizens who bring civil nuisance abatement suits related to illegal gambling. Imposes a mandatory fine of $5,000 for violating nuisance abatement laws related to gambling offenses.

Dec 8, 2025Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
Jan 31, 2025Senate: Re-Referred to JDC.
Jan 27, 2025Senate: Referred to HHS, JDC.
Jan 23, 2025Senate: Introduced and passed First Reading.
Jan 22, 2025Senate: Pending Introduction.

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SB1569Died2026 Regular Session · Dec 8, 2025
RELATING TO SPORTS WAGERING.
  1. IntroducedJan 23, 2025
  2. Out of committeeFeb 4, 2025
  3. Passed SenateFeb 12, 2025
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Passed Senate · Feb 12, 2025
Lynn DeCoite (D), Kurt Fevella (R), Michelle Kidani (D), Tim Richards (D) +3 cosponsorsSports (retail), Commercial casinos
Actions (11)

Allows for the regulation of sports wagering by the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Establishes licensing requirements for sports wagering operators and sports wagering suppliers. Specifies that sports wagering shall not be considered games of chance or gambling. Establishes the Problem Gambling Prevention and Treatment Special Fund. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Dec 8, 2025Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
Feb 26, 2025Senate: The committee on CPN deferred the measure.
Feb 26, 2025Senate: The committee on WAM deferred the measure.
Feb 20, 2025Senate: The committee(s) on CPN/WAM will hold a public decision making on 02-26-25 10:00AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
Feb 12, 2025Senate: Reported from EDT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 398) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to CPN/WAM.
Feb 12, 2025Senate: Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM.
Feb 4, 2025Senate: The committee(s) on EDT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EDT were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) DeCoite, Kim, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Wakai, Fukunaga ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
Jan 30, 2025Senate: The committee(s) on EDT has scheduled a public hearing on 02-04-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
Jan 27, 2025Senate: Referred to EDT, CPN/WAM.
Jan 23, 2025Senate: Introduced and passed First Reading.
Jan 22, 2025Senate: Pending Introduction.

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SB1572Died2026 Regular Session · Dec 8, 2025
RELATING TO SPORTS WAGERING.
  1. IntroducedJan 23, 2025
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 23, 2025
Lynn DeCoite (D) +1 cosponsorsSports (retail), Commercial casinos
Actions (4)

Establishes the Hawaii State Sports Wagering Commission within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Establishes licensing requirements for sports wagering operators. Establishes penalties for violations. Specifies that sports wagering shall not be considered games of chance or gambling. Allows the commission to conduct background checks on applicants for a sports wagering operator license and persons in control of applicants for a sports wagering operator license. Requires tax revenue collected from sports wagering to fund certain initiatives, including 50 per cent for public education programs and 25 per cent for affordable housing. Requires the commission to submit annual reports to the Legislature.

Dec 8, 2025Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
Jan 27, 2025Senate: Referred to EDT, CPN/WAM.
Jan 23, 2025Senate: Introduced and passed First Reading.
Jan 22, 2025Senate: Pending Introduction.

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SB203Died2026 Regular Session · Dec 8, 2025
RELATING TO CRIME.
  1. IntroducedJan 15, 2025
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 15, 2025
Kurt Fevella (R), Stanley Chang (D)Commercial casinos
Actions (4)

Establishes a special intergovernmental task force to eradicate illegal gambling and drug activities and to establish community safe zones across the State. Requires a report to the Legislature.

Dec 8, 2025Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
Jan 17, 2025Senate: Referred to PSM, JDC.
Jan 15, 2025Senate: Introduced and passed First Reading.
Jan 13, 2025Senate: Pending Introduction.

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SB373Died2026 Regular Session · Dec 8, 2025
RELATING TO ONLINE FANTASY SPORTS.
  1. IntroducedJan 15, 2025
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 15, 2025
Angus McKelvey (D), Joy San Buenaventura (D) +1 cosponsorsDaily fantasy, Commercial casinos
Actions (4)

Establishes an online fantasy sports contests registration and monitoring program under the Department of the Attorney General. Imposes an online fantasy sports contests tax on the gross revenues of registrants. Establishes the Online Fantasy Sports Contests Special Fund and allocates proceeds of the fund to the Lahaina community recovery efforts. Exempts registered online fantasy sports contests from state gambling laws. Appropriates funds.

Dec 8, 2025Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
Jan 21, 2025Senate: Referred to EDT, WAM/JDC.
Jan 15, 2025Senate: Introduced and passed First Reading.
Jan 14, 2025Senate: Pending Introduction.

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SB653Died2026 Regular Session · Dec 8, 2025
RELATING TO NUISANCE ABATEMENT.
  1. IntroducedJan 17, 2025
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 17, 2025
Kurt Fevella (R), Henry Aquino (D), Stanley Chang (D), Donna Kim (D) +2 cosponsorsCommercial casinos
Actions (4)

Requires the court to impose a mandatory fine per violation for nuisance abatement laws related to gambling offenses. Allows citizens who bring civil nuisance abatement suits against places used for illegal gambling the same rights and protections as those afforded to victims and witnesses in criminal proceedings.

Dec 8, 2025Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
Jan 23, 2025Senate: Referred to JDC, WAM.
Jan 17, 2025Senate: Introduced.
Jan 17, 2025Senate: Passed First Reading.

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SB893Died2026 Regular Session · Dec 8, 2025
RELATING TO THE ECONOMY.
  1. IntroducedJan 17, 2025
  2. Out of committeeFeb 6, 2025
  3. Passed SenateFeb 7, 2025
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Passed Senate · Feb 7, 2025
Dru Kanuha (D)Commercial casinos
Actions (13)

Grants twenty-year licenses for casinos in the New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District and Hawaii Convention Center. Establishes the Hawaii Gaming Control Commission. Imposes fifteen per cent wagering tax on gross receipts. Establishes the State Gaming Fund and Compulsive Gambler Program. Appropriates funds. (SD1)

Dec 8, 2025Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
Feb 13, 2025Senate: The committee on EDT deferred the measure.
Feb 13, 2025Senate: The committee on CPN deferred the measure.
Feb 12, 2025Senate: Re-Referred to EDT/CPN, JDC/WAM.
Feb 10, 2025Senate: The committee(s) on EDT/CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-13-25 1:03PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
Feb 7, 2025Senate: Reported from EDT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 116) as amended (SD 1), with recommendation of recommittal to EDT.
Feb 7, 2025Senate: Report adopted, as amended (SD 1) and recommitted to EDT.
Feb 7, 2025Senate: Re-Referred to EDT/CPN, WAM.
Feb 6, 2025Senate: The committee(s) on EDT will hold a public decision making on 02-06-25 1:20PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
Feb 6, 2025Senate: The committee(s) on EDT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS and be recommitted. The votes in EDT were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) DeCoite, Wakai, Fukunaga; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 2 No(es): Senator(s) Kim, Awa; and 0 Excused: none.
Jan 23, 2025Senate: Referred to EDT.
Jan 21, 2025Senate: Passed First Reading.
Jan 17, 2025Senate: Introduced.

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SCR207Died2025 Regular Session · Mar 14, 2025
REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL TASK FORCE TO ERADICATE ILLEGAL GAMBLING AND DRUG ACTIVITIES AND TO ESTABLISH COMMUNITY SAFE ZONES.
  1. IntroducedMar 7, 2025
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Mar 7, 2025
Kurt Fevella (R), Henry Aquino (D), Stanley Chang (D), Mike Gabbard (D) +1 cosponsorsCommercial casinos
Actions (3)
Mar 14, 2025Senate: Re-Referred to JDC.
Mar 12, 2025Senate: Referred to PSM, JDC.
Mar 7, 2025Senate: Offered.

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SR182Died2025 Regular Session · Mar 14, 2025
REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL TASK FORCE TO ERADICATE ILLEGAL GAMBLING AND DRUG ACTIVITIES AND TO ESTABLISH COMMUNITY SAFE ZONES.
  1. IntroducedMar 7, 2025
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Mar 7, 2025
Kurt Fevella (R), Henry Aquino (D), Stanley Chang (D), Mike Gabbard (D) +1 cosponsorsCommercial casinos
Actions (3)
Mar 14, 2025Senate: Re-Referred to JDC.
Mar 12, 2025Senate: Referred to PSM, JDC.
Mar 7, 2025Senate: Offered.

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SB1517Died2025 Regular Session · Mar 6, 2025
RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.
  1. IntroducedJan 23, 2025
  2. Out of committeeFeb 10, 2025
  3. Passed SenateMar 4, 2025
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Passed Senate · Mar 4, 2025
Ron Kouchi (D)Lottery
Actions (15)

Authorizes the Board of Land and Natural Resources to lease public lands for recreational-residential use by public lottery and restrict participation in the public lottery to residents of the county in which the leased land is located. Lowers the maximum term for a lease of public lands for recreational-residential use to five years. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1)

Mar 6, 2025House: Pass First Reading
Mar 6, 2025House: Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 19
Mar 4, 2025Senate: Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
Mar 4, 2025House: Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 362) in amended form (SD 1).
Feb 28, 2025Senate: Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 992) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 1).
Feb 28, 2025Senate: 48 Hrs. Notice 03-04-25.
Feb 26, 2025Senate: The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, San Buenaventura; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Awa.
Feb 21, 2025Senate: The committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 02-26-25 9:40AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
Feb 14, 2025Senate: Reported from WTL (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 601) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading and referral to JDC.
Feb 14, 2025Senate: Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC.
Feb 10, 2025Senate: The committee(s) on WTL recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in WTL were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Inouye, Elefante, Chang, McKelvey, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
Feb 5, 2025Senate: The committee(s) on WTL has scheduled a public hearing on 02-10-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
Jan 27, 2025Senate: Referred to WTL, JDC.
Jan 23, 2025Senate: Introduced and passed First Reading.
Jan 22, 2025Senate: Pending Introduction.

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SB1569Died2025 Regular Session · Feb 26, 2025
RELATING TO SPORTS WAGERING.
  1. IntroducedJan 23, 2025
  2. Out of committeeFeb 4, 2025
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Out of committee · Feb 4, 2025
Lynn DeCoite (D), Kurt Fevella (R), Michelle Kidani (D), Tim Richards (D) +3 cosponsorsSports (retail), Commercial casinos
Actions (10)

Allows for the regulation of sports wagering by the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Establishes licensing requirements for sports wagering operators and sports wagering suppliers. Specifies that sports wagering shall not be considered games of chance or gambling. Establishes the Problem Gambling Prevention and Treatment Special Fund. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Feb 26, 2025Senate: The committee on CPN deferred the measure.
Feb 26, 2025Senate: The committee on WAM deferred the measure.
Feb 20, 2025Senate: The committee(s) on CPN/WAM will hold a public decision making on 02-26-25 10:00AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
Feb 12, 2025Senate: Reported from EDT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 398) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to CPN/WAM.
Feb 12, 2025Senate: Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM.
Feb 4, 2025Senate: The committee(s) on EDT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EDT were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) DeCoite, Kim, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Wakai, Fukunaga ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
Jan 30, 2025Senate: The committee(s) on EDT has scheduled a public hearing on 02-04-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
Jan 27, 2025Senate: Referred to EDT, CPN/WAM.
Jan 23, 2025Senate: Introduced and passed First Reading.
Jan 22, 2025Senate: Pending Introduction.

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SB893Died2025 Regular Session · Feb 13, 2025
RELATING TO THE ECONOMY.
  1. IntroducedJan 17, 2025
  2. Out of committeeFeb 6, 2025
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Out of committee · Feb 6, 2025
Dru Kanuha (D)Commercial casinos
Actions (12)

Grants twenty-year licenses for casinos in the New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District and Hawaii Convention Center. Establishes the Hawaii Gaming Control Commission. Imposes fifteen per cent wagering tax on gross receipts. Establishes the State Gaming Fund and Compulsive Gambler Program. Appropriates funds. (SD1)

Feb 13, 2025Senate: The committee on EDT deferred the measure.
Feb 13, 2025Senate: The committee on CPN deferred the measure.
Feb 12, 2025Senate: Re-Referred to EDT/CPN, JDC/WAM.
Feb 10, 2025Senate: The committee(s) on EDT/CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-13-25 1:03PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
Feb 7, 2025Senate: Reported from EDT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 116) as amended (SD 1), with recommendation of recommittal to EDT.
Feb 7, 2025Senate: Report adopted, as amended (SD 1) and recommitted to EDT.
Feb 7, 2025Senate: Re-Referred to EDT/CPN, WAM.
Feb 6, 2025Senate: The committee(s) on EDT will hold a public decision making on 02-06-25 1:20PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
Feb 6, 2025Senate: The committee(s) on EDT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS and be recommitted. The votes in EDT were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) DeCoite, Wakai, Fukunaga; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 2 No(es): Senator(s) Kim, Awa; and 0 Excused: none.
Jan 23, 2025Senate: Referred to EDT.
Jan 21, 2025Senate: Passed First Reading.
Jan 17, 2025Senate: Introduced.

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SB1531Died2025 Regular Session · Jan 31, 2025
RELATING TO NUISANCE ABATEMENT.
  1. IntroducedJan 23, 2025
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 23, 2025
Samantha DeCorte (R), Stanley Chang (D), Donna Kim (D), Karl Rhoads (D) +1 cosponsorsCommercial casinos
Actions (4)

Offers rights and protections to citizens who bring civil nuisance abatement suits related to illegal gambling. Imposes a mandatory fine of $5,000 for violating nuisance abatement laws related to gambling offenses.

Jan 31, 2025Senate: Re-Referred to JDC.
Jan 27, 2025Senate: Referred to HHS, JDC.
Jan 23, 2025Senate: Introduced and passed First Reading.
Jan 22, 2025Senate: Pending Introduction.

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HB1219Died2025 Regular Session · Jan 27, 2025
RELATING TO NUISANCE ABATEMENT.
  1. IntroducedJan 23, 2025
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 23, 2025
Chris Muraoka (R)Commercial casinos
Actions (3)

Offers rights and protections to citizens who bring civil nuisance abatement suits related to illegal gambling. Imposes a mandatory fine of $5,000 for violating nuisance abatement laws related to gambling offenses.

Jan 27, 2025House: Referred to JHA, referral sheet 4
Jan 23, 2025House: Introduced and Pass First Reading.
Jan 22, 2025House: Pending introduction.

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HB1434Died2025 Regular Session · Jan 27, 2025
RELATING TO GAMING.
  1. IntroducedJan 23, 2025
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 23, 2025
Nadine Nakamura (D)Lottery
Actions (2)

Establishes the Hawaii Lottery and Gaming Corporation for the purpose of conducting and regulating wagering and gaming in the State. Establishes the Lottery and Gaming Special Fund and allocates certain percentages of the fund to various community betterment purposes.

Jan 27, 2025House: Referred to ECD, CPC/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 4
Jan 23, 2025House: Introduced and Pass First Reading.

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HB1463Died2025 Regular Session · Jan 27, 2025
RELATING TO A STATE LOTTERY.
  1. IntroducedJan 23, 2025
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 23, 2025
Darius Kila (D), Kirstin Kahaloa (D), Rachele Lamosao (D), Dee Morikawa (D)Lottery
Actions (2)

Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to conduct a feasibility study for the establishment of a state lottery.

Jan 27, 2025House: Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 4
Jan 23, 2025House: Introduced and Pass First Reading.

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HB1466Died2025 Regular Session · Jan 27, 2025
RELATING TO SOCIAL GAMING.
  1. IntroducedJan 23, 2025
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 23, 2025
Terez Amato (D)
Actions (2)

Authorizes a 10-year renewable license for a social gaming facility in a special district designated for tourism. Allows admission and participation for adults. Non-residents shall be required to apply for guest membership. Establishes the Hawaii social gaming control commission to monitor and measure operational activities as well as collect and distribute tax revenue from social game operations. Imposes a consumption tax on every hand and every contest. Uses revenue for housing developments for currently houseless Native Hawaiian residents.

Jan 27, 2025House: Referred to ECD, CPC/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 4
Jan 23, 2025House: Introduced and Pass First Reading.

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SB1507Died2025 Regular Session · Jan 27, 2025
RELATING TO GAMING.
  1. IntroducedJan 23, 2025
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 23, 2025
Ron Kouchi (D)Lottery
Actions (3)

Establishes the Hawaii Lottery and Gaming Corporation for the purpose of conducting and regulating wagering and gaming in the State. Establishes the Lottery and Gaming Special Fund and allocates certain percentages of the fund to various community betterment purposes.

Jan 27, 2025Senate: Referred to EDT, JDC/WAM.
Jan 23, 2025Senate: Introduced and passed First Reading.
Jan 22, 2025Senate: Pending Introduction.

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SB1572Died2025 Regular Session · Jan 27, 2025
RELATING TO SPORTS WAGERING.
  1. IntroducedJan 23, 2025
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 23, 2025
Lynn DeCoite (D) +1 cosponsorsSports (retail), Commercial casinos
Actions (3)

Establishes the Hawaii State Sports Wagering Commission within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Establishes licensing requirements for sports wagering operators. Establishes penalties for violations. Specifies that sports wagering shall not be considered games of chance or gambling. Allows the commission to conduct background checks on applicants for a sports wagering operator license and persons in control of applicants for a sports wagering operator license. Requires tax revenue collected from sports wagering to fund certain initiatives, including 50 per cent for public education programs and 25 per cent for affordable housing. Requires the commission to submit annual reports to the Legislature.

Jan 27, 2025Senate: Referred to EDT, CPN/WAM.
Jan 23, 2025Senate: Introduced and passed First Reading.
Jan 22, 2025Senate: Pending Introduction.

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HB825Died2025 Regular Session · Jan 23, 2025
RELATING TO NUISANCE ABATEMENT.
  1. IntroducedJan 23, 2025
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 23, 2025
Chris Muraoka (R), Della Belatti (D), Diamond Garcia (R), Kim Coco Iwamoto (D) +6 cosponsorsCommercial casinos
Actions (3)

Offers rights and protections to citizens who bring civil nuisance abatement suits related to illegal gambling. Imposes a mandatory fine of $5,0000 for violating nuisance abatement laws related to gambling offenses.

Jan 23, 2025House: Introduced and Pass First Reading.
Jan 23, 2025House: Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3
Jan 21, 2025House: Pending introduction.

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SB653Died2025 Regular Session · Jan 23, 2025
RELATING TO NUISANCE ABATEMENT.
  1. IntroducedJan 17, 2025
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 17, 2025
Kurt Fevella (R), Henry Aquino (D), Stanley Chang (D), Donna Kim (D) +2 cosponsorsCommercial casinos
Actions (3)

Requires the court to impose a mandatory fine per violation for nuisance abatement laws related to gambling offenses. Allows citizens who bring civil nuisance abatement suits against places used for illegal gambling the same rights and protections as those afforded to victims and witnesses in criminal proceedings.

Jan 23, 2025Senate: Referred to JDC, WAM.
Jan 17, 2025Senate: Introduced.
Jan 17, 2025Senate: Passed First Reading.

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HB669Died2025 Regular Session · Jan 21, 2025
RELATING TO NUISANCE ABATEMENT.
  1. IntroducedJan 21, 2025
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 21, 2025
Darius Kila (D), Daniel Holt (D), Rachele Lamosao (D), Ikaika Olds (D) +3 cosponsorsCommercial casinos
Actions (3)

Requires the court to impose a mandatory fine per violation for nuisance abatement laws related to gambling offenses. Allows citizens who bring civil nuisance abatement suits against places used for illegal gambling the same rights and protections as those afforded to victims and witnesses in criminal proceedings.

Jan 21, 2025House: Introduced and Pass First Reading.
Jan 21, 2025House: Referred to JHA, referral sheet 2
Jan 17, 2025House: Pending introduction.

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SB373Died2025 Regular Session · Jan 21, 2025
RELATING TO ONLINE FANTASY SPORTS.
  1. IntroducedJan 15, 2025
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 15, 2025
Angus McKelvey (D), Joy San Buenaventura (D) +1 cosponsorsDaily fantasy, Commercial casinos
Actions (3)

Establishes an online fantasy sports contests registration and monitoring program under the Department of the Attorney General. Imposes an online fantasy sports contests tax on the gross revenues of registrants. Establishes the Online Fantasy Sports Contests Special Fund and allocates proceeds of the fund to the Lahaina community recovery efforts. Exempts registered online fantasy sports contests from state gambling laws. Appropriates funds.

Jan 21, 2025Senate: Referred to EDT, WAM/JDC.
Jan 15, 2025Senate: Introduced and passed First Reading.
Jan 14, 2025Senate: Pending Introduction.

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SB203Died2025 Regular Session · Jan 17, 2025
RELATING TO CRIME.
  1. IntroducedJan 15, 2025
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 15, 2025
Kurt Fevella (R), Stanley Chang (D)Commercial casinos
Actions (3)

Establishes a special intergovernmental task force to eradicate illegal gambling and drug activities and to establish community safe zones across the State. Requires a report to the Legislature.

Jan 17, 2025Senate: Referred to PSM, JDC.
Jan 15, 2025Senate: Introduced and passed First Reading.
Jan 13, 2025Senate: Pending Introduction.

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