Bill > SB695

This bill requires the Hawaii Department of Health to mandate that all ground ambulances be equipped with both front- and rear-facing cameras, specifically to record incidents involving vehicle violations related to emergency vehicle right-of-way and improper passing of emergency vehicles (referencing sections 291C-65 and 291C-128 of Hawaii law). The bill includes a fiscal appropriation to fund the installation of these cameras, allocating funds from the state's general revenues for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027. The purpose of these cameras is to help document and potentially enforce traffic laws that protect emergency vehicles when they are responding to calls or operating on roadways. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and the Department of Health will be responsible for overseeing the implementation and expenditure of funds for equipping ambulances with these cameras.

Health and Social Services

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=695&year=2025