THE SENATE	S.R. NO.	165
THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025
STATE OF HAWAII

SENATE RESOLUTION

requesting the Department of Health to adopt rules establishing a maximum decibel level for concerts or events at private venues generating noise in primarily residential areas.

WHEREAS, noise pollution is a public health hazard that continues to negatively affect residents of the State; and

WHEREAS, the most common health problems caused by noise pollution are noise-induced hearing loss, high blood pressure, heart disease, sleep disturbances, and stress; and

WHEREAS, concerts or events held at private venues in primarily residential areas cause higher levels of noise pollution that are not typical of those areas; and

WHEREAS, concerts or events held at private venues are not currently subject to permitting requirements; now, therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the Thirty-third Legislature of the State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 2025, that the Department of Health is requested to adopt rules establishing a maximum decibel level for concerts or events at private venues generating noise in primarily residential areas; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the Director of Health.

OFFERED BY:

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Report Title:

DOH; Noise Pollution; Concerts