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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
Amends the offense of negligent injury in the first degree to include injuries negligently inflicted by intoxicated drivers. (SD1)
AI Summary
This bill amends the existing law in Hawaii concerning negligent injury in the first degree, which is a serious crime involving causing significant harm to another person through carelessness. Specifically, it expands the definition of this offense to include situations where a person causes substantial bodily injury to another person by operating a vehicle negligently while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or with a blood alcohol content of .08 or higher. The bill clarifies that "alcohol," "drug," and "under the influence" are defined by existing statutes, and that any conviction and sentence for this new provision will be in addition to, but can run concurrently or consecutively with, any other penalties for related offenses, with each instance of injury constituting a separate offense.
Committee Categories
Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
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=2253&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2253_SD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report SB2253_SD1_SSCR2141_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/SB2253_SD1_SSCR2141_.pdf |
| SB2253_TESTIMONY_TRS_02-03-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/SB2253_TESTIMONY_TRS_02-03-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2253_.HTM |
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