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HRS §420D-1

Socially responsible business option

This law lets a business corporation choose a special status and follow a code of conduct to operate in a socially and environmentally sustainable way. The law does not use government oversight to enforce these responsibilities. Instead, it relies on new transparency and accountability rules.

businesses

The statute, as written — Purpose and findings

This chapter authorizes a designation and code of conduct for a business corporation to offer entrepreneurs and investors the option to build and invest in businesses that operate in a socially and environmentally sustainable manner. Enforcement of those responsibilities comes not from governmental oversight, but rather from new provisions on transparency and accountability included in this chapter.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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