Bill > SB845

This bill creates a new category of special interest vehicles called "former military vehicles" that allows owners of specific older military-style vehicles to register their vehicles with certain usage restrictions. Specifically, the bill defines four types of former military vehicles: the Pinzgauer (a high-mobility, all-terrain vehicle), Kaiser Jeep M715, Humvee, and DUKW/Duck, which must be at least 25 years old. Owners can register these vehicles and use them to transport their own property or passengers in connection with their primary business, but they are prohibited from using them for commercial transportation of people or goods for hire. The bill also limits the payload to 500 pounds, excluding certain exceptions like mounted campers, trailers, or passengers. Additionally, the bill amends the existing definition of "special interest vehicle" in Hawaii law to explicitly include these former military vehicles. The new provisions will take effect on January 1, 2026, providing collectors and enthusiasts a legal pathway to register and use these unique military-style vehicles.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=845&year=2025