Bill > HB898

This bill establishes a new category of motor vehicle registration for "former military vehicles" in Hawaii, specifically defining these as vehicles at least 25 years old that include Pinzgauer, Kaiser Jeep M715, Humvee, and DUKW/Duck vehicles. The bill allows owners of such vehicles to register them and use them for certain purposes, such as transporting the owner's property in connection with their primary business, but with specific restrictions: they cannot be used for transporting people or property for hire, and cannot carry more than 500 pounds of material (excluding mounted accessories, trailers, or passengers). The bill also amends the existing definition of "special interest vehicle" to explicitly include these former military vehicles, which means they can be collected, preserved, restored, or maintained by enthusiasts. The new registration category and associated rules will take effect on January 1, 2026, providing owners of these unique military vehicles a clear pathway to legally register and use their vehicles with some defined limitations.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=898&year=2026