Bill > HB1084

This bill amends Hawaii's laws regarding driving under the influence (DUI) by lowering the blood alcohol content (BAC) threshold from 0.08 to 0.05 grams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood or 210 liters of breath. The changes affect multiple sections of the Hawaii Revised Statutes, including definitions of "measurable amount of alcohol" and "under the influence," as well as the legal standards for determining impaired driving. The bill modifies the criteria for criminal prosecution, administrative license revocation, and the presumptions of alcohol-related impairment. Specifically, having 0.05 or more grams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood or 210 liters of breath will now be considered legally impaired, compared to the previous 0.08 threshold. The bill aims to reduce impaired driving and fatal crashes by creating a lower legal standard for alcohol-related driving offenses. The legislation does not affect rights, duties, penalties, or proceedings that began before its effective date and will take effect upon approval.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1084&year=2026