Bill > HB1387

This bill lowers the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) threshold for driving under the influence in Hawaii from 0.08 to 0.05 grams per 100 milliliters of blood or per 210 liters of breath. The legislation modifies multiple sections of Hawaii's Revised Statutes to redefine key terms like "measurable amount of alcohol" and "under the influence" to reflect the new, lower BAC standard. Under the new provisions, a person can be considered legally intoxicated and subject to prosecution if they operate a vehicle with 0.05 or more grams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath or per 100 milliliters of blood, or if they are impaired to the point of being unable to operate a vehicle carefully. The bill also adjusts related administrative procedures, such as license revocation and evidence standards in criminal prosecutions, to align with the new BAC threshold. These changes are designed to reduce drunk driving by lowering the legal limit for alcohol consumption before operating a vehicle, potentially making roads safer by establishing a lower tolerance for alcohol-impaired driving. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 3000, with specific provisions ensuring continuity in legal proceedings.

Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1387&year=2026