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HawaiiSB 22682025–2026 Regular Session (Year 2)Senate
RELATING TO EQUITY.
Sponsored By: SAN BUENAVENTURA
Signed by Governor
Summary
Requires all places of public accommodation and public entity construction projects planned and designed after 7/31/2027 to provide at least one universal changing accommodation within the building in a public restroom, with certain exceptions. Makes conforming amendments to sections 489-6, 489-7.5, and 489-8, HRS, to prevent conflicts among the provisions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
EquityUniversal Changing AccommodationsPublic AccommodationsPublic Entity ConstructionExemptionsLAB, FIN
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Adult changing stations in new public buildings
New establishments planned and designed after July 31, 2027, must provide adult changing stations in enclosed public restrooms. Buildings with gender-designated restrooms must provide two stations, one accessible to women and one to men, or one station accessible to people of any gender identity or expression. They must post signs showing each station’s location, and construction documents must identify public restrooms and show station locations. The rule does not cover qualifying Hawaii Department of Education public school facilities, or establishments where installation is technically infeasible under the referenced ADA standards or costs more than 10% of construction, purchase, or substantial modification costs.
Private lawsuits for changing station violations
A person injured by a violation of the changing-station rules can sue to stop it. If the person wins, the court must award $100, reasonable attorney fees, and lawsuit costs. The Hawaii Civil Rights Commission does not enforce these rules. Cases fall under district court jurisdiction and can be brought in small claims court.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
SAN BUENAVENTURA
Affiliation unavailable
Cosponsors
Stanley Chang
Democratic • Senate
Angus L.K. McKelvey
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 5/6/2026
House Floor Vote
Yes: 49 • No: 1
House vote • 5/1/2026
The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments....
Yes: 2 • No: 0
Senate vote • 5/1/2026
The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS....
Yes: 4 • No: 0
House vote • 4/14/2026
House Floor Vote
Yes: 50 • No: 1
House vote • 4/7/2026
The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes ...
Yes: 15 • No: 0
House vote • 3/30/2026
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN...
Yes: 45 • No: 1
House vote • 3/24/2026
The committee on LAB recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The ...
Yes: 6 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/10/2026
Senate Floor Vote
Yes: 25 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/3/2026
The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENT...
Yes: 12 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/3/2026
The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENT...
Yes: 4 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/17/2026
The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENT...
Yes: 3 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/17/2026
The committee(s) on GVO recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENT...
Yes: 4 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Act 102, 06/05/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1202).
6/5/2026SenateAct 102, on 06/05/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1202).
6/5/2026HouseReceived notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).
5/8/2026SenateEnrolled to Governor.
5/8/2026SenatePassed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . 0 No(es): none. 0 Excused: none.
5/6/2026SenatePassed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Alcos excused (1).
5/6/2026HouseReceived notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 816).
5/6/2026HouseConference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 12:55 PM; Conference Room 016.
5/1/2026SenateConference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 3:50 PM; Conference Room 329.
5/1/2026SenateThe Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 2 Ayes: Representative(s) Sayama, Lee, M.; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Pierick.
5/1/2026HouseThe Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) McKelvey, San Buenaventura, Kanuha, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Keohokalole.
5/1/2026SenateReported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 230-26).
5/1/2026Senate48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-06-26.
5/1/2026SenateReported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 230-26) as amended in (CD 1).
5/1/2026HouseForty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 05-06-26.
5/1/2026HouseConference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 10:20AM; Conference Room 016.
4/30/2026SenateConference committee meeting scheduled for 04-30-26 10:15AM; Conference Room 016.
4/29/2026SenateSenate Conferees Appointed: McKelvey Chair; San Buenaventura, Keohokalole, Kanuha Co-Chairs; Awa.
4/28/2026SenateReceived notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 789).
4/28/2026HouseReceived notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 811).
4/23/2026SenateHouse Conferees Appointed: Sayama, Lee, M. Co-Chairs; Pierick.
4/22/2026HouseReceived from House (Hse. Com. No. 641).
4/16/2026SenateSenate disagrees with House amendments.
4/16/2026SenateReceived notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 710).
4/16/2026HousePassed Third Reading with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos voting no (1) and none excused (0). Transmitted to Senate.
4/14/2026House
Bill Text
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