Hawaii SB719 proposes a fee on sugar-sweetened beverages to improve health and generate revenue for chronic disease prevention.

Hawaii SB719, known as the Healthy Ohana Act of 2025, introduces a fee on sugar-sweetened beverages to reduce consumption, improve public health, and generate revenue for chronic disease prevention. The fee, set at two cents per fluid ounce, applies to distributors and retailers of sugar-sweetened beverages, syrups, and powders. Exemptions include beverages sold for resale outside the state and certain dietary products. Revenues will be split between the Department of Health for program implementation and evaluation, and the Healthy Ohana Trust Fund for chronic disease prevention.

Hawaii SB719 proposes a fee on sugar-sweetened beverages to improve health and generate revenue for chronic disease prevention.

Hawaii SB719, known as the Healthy Ohana Act of 2025, introduces a fee on sugar-sweetened beverages to reduce consumption, improve public health, and generate revenue for chronic disease prevention. The fee, set at two cents per fluid ounce, applies to distributors and retailers of sugar-sweetened beverages, syrups, and powders. Exemptions include beverages sold for resale outside the state and certain dietary products. Revenues will be split between the Department of Health for program implementation and evaluation, and the Healthy Ohana Trust Fund for chronic disease prevention.