Legislative record

SB 1496STATE · HawaiiIntroduced

RELATING TO CIVIL RIGHTS.

Makes it an unlawful discriminatory practice for places of public accommodation to deny a person with a disability full and equal enjoyment of, or information related to, their goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, or accommodations using information and communication technology intended for use by the general public as applicants, participants, customers, clients, or visitors. Establishes exceptions. Clarifies that a facility is considered a place of public accommodation regardless of whether its presence in the State is physical or digital. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Voted 4/2/2026View source

Roll-call record

How representatives voted

30 yea·0 nay·6 other

Docket history

Action history

  1. 4/2/2026Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).
  2. 4/1/2026House Conferee(s) discharged.
  3. 12/8/2025Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
  4. 4/15/2025Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 731).
  5. 4/14/2025House Conferees Appointed: Marten, Poepoe Co-Chairs; Garcia.
  6. 4/8/2025Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 774).
  7. 4/8/2025Senate disagrees with House amendments.
  8. 4/8/2025Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 614).
  9. 4/4/2025Passed Third Reading as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1). Transmitted to Senate.
  10. 4/2/2025Forty-eight (48) hours notice Friday, 04-04-25.