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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requires each county Director of Finance to notify all applicable state and local agencies upon receipt of official notification of a vehicle transfer from a transferor. Requires each county Director of Finance to establish a centralized notification system to applicable agencies for every vehicle transfer by 7/1/2027. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
AI Summary
This bill aims to prevent former vehicle owners, known as transferors, from being held responsible for penalties incurred by the new owners, or transferees, after a vehicle has been sold or otherwise transferred. Currently, even after a transfer, the original owner can still face fines for parking tickets or other legal issues if the new owner fails to officially register the vehicle. To address this, the bill mandates that upon receiving official notification of a vehicle transfer, the county Director of Finance must immediately inform all relevant state and local agencies about the change. Furthermore, by July 1, 2027, each county must implement a centralized notification system that automatically and instantly updates these agencies whenever a vehicle title is transferred, ensuring that the responsibility for the vehicle is correctly assigned to the new owner.
Committee Categories
Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). (on 02/18/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1680&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB1680_HD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report HB1680_HD1_HSCR434-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/HB1680_HD1_HSCR434-26_.pdf |
| HB1680_TESTIMONY_TRN_02-12-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB1680_TESTIMONY_TRN_02-12-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB1680_.HTM |
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