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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Allows an all-terrain vehicle or utility terrain vehicle to drive in the evening and night if they are equipped with headlights, taillights, turn signals, and brake lights, and while displaying a slow moving vehicle emblem. Allows drivers of all-terrain vehicles and utility vehicles to wear a safety helmet with a securely fastened chin strap, rather than require. Includes in the definition of "utility-terrain vehicle" a motor vehicle that accommodates one driver and one passenger sitting side-by-side, and up to six people in seat belts. Includes "all-terrain vehicle" and "utility terrain vehicle" in the definition of "motor vehicle" under the State's motor vehicle insurance law. (SD1)
AI Summary
This bill allows all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and utility-terrain vehicles (UTVs) to be driven on streets and roads, including during evening and night hours, provided they are equipped with headlights, taillights, turn signals, and brake lights, and display a slow-moving vehicle emblem. It also changes the requirement for drivers and passengers of ATVs and UTVs to wear safety helmets with securely fastened chin straps from mandatory to optional. The bill clarifies the definition of a UTV to include vehicles that can accommodate one driver and one passenger sitting side-by-side, and up to six people in seat belts, and importantly, includes both ATVs and UTVs within the definition of "motor vehicle" under the state's motor vehicle insurance law, meaning they will be subject to insurance requirements when operating on streets.
Committee Categories
Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. (on 02/10/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2172&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2172_SD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report SB2172_SD1_SSCR2140_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/SB2172_SD1_SSCR2140_.pdf |
| SB2172_TESTIMONY_TRS_02-03-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/SB2172_TESTIMONY_TRS_02-03-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2172_.HTM |
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