# Hawaii SB 2421: RELATING TO CANNABIS.

Hawaii SB 2421, RELATING TO CANNABIS., is a 2025–2026 Regular Session (Year 2) Senate bill sponsored by SAN BUENAVENTURA; status failed, last action 2026-02-18 (The committee on HHS deferred the measure.) (as of 2026-11-01).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/HI-SB2421-2026
- As of: 2026-11-01
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Bill: Hawaii SB 2421
- State: Hawaii
- Session: 2025–2026 Regular Session (Year 2)
- Title: RELATING TO CANNABIS.
- Status: failed
- Chamber: Senate
- Introduced: 2026-01-20
- Last action: 2026-02-18, The committee on HHS deferred the measure.
- Sponsor: SAN BUENAVENTURA
- Cosponsors: 1
- Subjects: DCCA, DOH, DOA, DoTax, Hawaii Cannabis and Hemp Office, Adult-Use Cannabis, Medical Cannabis, Hemp, Appropriations, CPN/HHS, WAM/JDC
- Touches household money: no
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

Establishes the Hawaii Cannabis and Hemp Office within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to regulate all aspects of the cannabis plant. Contingent upon specific changes at the federal level or a state constitutional amendment, legalizes the personal adult use of cannabis and decriminalizes certain marijuana-related offenses. Beginning 1/1/2027, establishes taxes on cannabis sales. Adds new traffic offenses relating to the consumption or possession of marijuana or marijuana concentrate. Transfers the personnel and assets of the Department of Health and assets of the Department of Agriculture relating to cannabis and hemp to the Hawaii Cannabis and Hemp Office. Establishes various positions within state entities. Appropriates funds.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: SAN BUENAVENTURA
- Cosponsor: Troy N. Hashimoto (Democratic), Senate

## Actions (7)

- 2026-02-18: The committee on HHS deferred the measure. (Senate)
- 2026-02-18: The committee on CPN deferred the measure. (Senate)
- 2026-02-17: The committee(s) on CPN/HHS deferred the measure until 02-18-26 10:06AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. (Senate)
- 2026-02-13: The committee(s) on CPN/HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 02-17-26 9:45AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. (Senate)
- 2026-01-28: Referred to CPN/HHS, WAM/JDC. (Senate)
- 2026-01-21: Introduced and passed First Reading. (Senate)
- 2026-01-20: Pending Introduction. (Senate)

## Bill text

- Original: [HTML](https://data.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2421_.HTM), [PDF](https://data.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2421_.pdf)

## Related bills

- SB 847: RELATING TO PSYCHOLOGISTS. (became law)
- SB 2338: RELATING TO HOUSING. (signed)
- HB 2344: RELATING TO SCHOOL FACILITIES. (signed)
- HB 2023: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. (signed)
- HB 2021: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. (signed)
- SB 2031: RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION. (signed)

## Sources
- [Original (HTML)](https://data.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2421_.HTM)
- [Original (PDF)](https://data.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2421_.pdf)

## Related
- [SB 847: RELATING TO PSYCHOLOGISTS.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/HI-SB847-2026)
- [SB 2338: RELATING TO HOUSING.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/HI-SB2338-2026)
- [HB 2344: RELATING TO SCHOOL FACILITIES.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/HI-HB2344-2026)
- [HB 2023: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/HI-HB2023-2026)
- [HB 2021: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/HI-HB2021-2026)
- [SB 2031: RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/HI-SB2031-2026)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/HI-SB2421-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).