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HI SB160

HI SB160
Relating To The Use Of Intoxicants While Operating A Vehicle.


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Introduced
01/18/2023
In Committee
03/09/2023
Crossed Over
03/03/2023
Passed
Dead
05/03/2024

Introduced Session

2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Lowers the threshold blood alcohol concentration for the offense of operating a vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant.

AI Summary

This bill lowers the threshold blood alcohol concentration (BAC) for the offense of operating a vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant from 0.08 to 0.05 grams of alcohol per 100 milliliters or cubic centimeters of blood, or from 0.08 to 0.05 grams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath. The bill also amends the definition of "under the influence" to include a BAC of 0.05 or more, and makes corresponding changes to other sections of the Hawaii Revised Statutes related to intoxicant-related offenses and administrative revocation procedures.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. (on 12/11/2023)

Taxonomy

Health
  • ‐ Alcohol Abuse, Treatment, and Education
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
Transportation
  • ‐ Highway Construction, Maintenance, and Safety

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