Hawaii SB2458 proposes a fee on sugar-sweetened beverages to fund public health programs.

Hawaii SB2458, known as the Healthy Ohana Act of 2026, introduces a fee on sugar-sweetened beverages to generate revenue for public health initiatives. Effective July 1, 2027, distributors and retailers must pay a two-cent-per-fluid-ounce fee on sugar-sweetened beverages, syrups, and powders sold within the state. Exemptions include beverages sold for resale outside Hawaii and certain dietary products. Revenues will be deposited into the general fund and used to support programs related to chronic disease prevention, food security, public education, and more.

Hawaii SB2458 proposes a fee on sugar-sweetened beverages to fund public health programs.

Hawaii SB2458, known as the Healthy Ohana Act of 2026, introduces a fee on sugar-sweetened beverages to generate revenue for public health initiatives. Effective July 1, 2027, distributors and retailers must pay a two-cent-per-fluid-ounce fee on sugar-sweetened beverages, syrups, and powders sold within the state. Exemptions include beverages sold for resale outside Hawaii and certain dietary products. Revenues will be deposited into the general fund and used to support programs related to chronic disease prevention, food security, public education, and more.