Bill > HB1464

This bill establishes new regulations for motor vehicle telematics systems, requiring manufacturers of model year 2022 and later vehicles to implement an inter-operable, standardized, and open-access platform that allows vehicle owners and independent repair facilities to access mechanical data. The bill defines key terms like "telematics system" (a system that collects and transmits vehicle operation information wirelessly), "independent repair facility" (a repair business not affiliated with a manufacturer), and "mechanical data" (vehicle-specific information used for diagnosis and repair). Manufacturers must provide a secure platform that allows vehicle owners to access their vehicle's data through a mobile application and, with the owner's authorization, enable independent repair facilities to access the data for diagnostic and repair purposes. The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs is required to create a notice explaining telematics systems, the types of data collected, and the owner's rights to access this information. Dealers must provide this notice to prospective vehicle owners and obtain their signed acknowledgment. The bill also protects manufacturers' trade secrets, ensures that the law does not interfere with existing franchise agreements, and provides legal remedies for violations, including the potential for treble damages or $10,000 for each denied access to mechanical data.

Business and Industry, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1464&year=2026