Bill > SB485

This bill makes several changes to Hawaii's motor vehicle registration and window tinting laws. Primarily, it reduces the light transmittance requirement for front side window sun screening devices from 35% to 20% (plus or minus 6%), which means drivers can now have slightly darker front side windows. The bill also eliminates the requirement for vehicles to have two number plates, instead mandating only one number plate for all vehicles, including motorcycles and trailers. Additionally, the bill exempts side windows to the rear of the driver and rear windows in sedans from light transmittance restrictions, allowing these windows to have much darker tinting. The legislation also makes minor technical language changes, such as replacing "which" with "that" in various statutes and simplifying some administrative provisions related to vehicle registration. These changes aim to update and streamline motor vehicle regulations, potentially providing drivers with more flexibility in window tinting while simplifying registration processes. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2050, and does not impact any rights, penalties, or proceedings that occurred before its effective date.

Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=485&year=2026