Bill > SB1285

This bill modifies Hawaii's administrative driver's license revocation process for individuals arrested for operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant, creating a more structured and tiered approach to license revocation. The bill changes several key aspects of the administrative review process, including extending the timeframes for administrative review, clarifying the review procedures, and establishing a more nuanced system of license revocation based on prior enforcement contacts. Specifically, the bill introduces a tiered revocation system where first-time offenders receive a one-year license revocation (or eighteen months for highly intoxicated drivers), repeat offenders face two-year revocations (or three years for highly intoxicated drivers), and individuals with two or more prior enforcement contacts receive four-year revocations (or six years for highly intoxicated drivers). Additionally, the bill doubles the revocation period for individuals who refuse to submit to testing and requires ignition interlock device installation for most offenders. The legislation also mandates substance abuse assessment and potential treatment for individuals whose licenses are administratively revoked, with all associated costs to be paid by the respondent. The changes aim to improve highway safety by implementing more rigorous consequences for driving under the influence and providing a clearer, more comprehensive administrative process for license revocation.

Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1285&year=2026