HI SB2463

Bill

HI SB2463

Relating To The Use Of Intoxicants While Operating A Vehicle.

Introduced
01/22/2026

In Committee
03/30/2026

Crossed Over
03/10/2026

Passed

Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Lowers the blood alcohol content threshold for driving while under the influence of an intoxicant. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

AI Summary

This bill, effective July 1, 3000, lowers the legal blood alcohol content (BAC) threshold for driving under the influence (DUI) in Hawaii from .08 grams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood or per 210 liters of breath to .05 grams. This change impacts the definitions of "measurable amount of alcohol" and "under the influence," as well as the evidentiary standards used in DUI prosecutions and administrative license revocation proceedings, meaning that a BAC of .05 or higher will now be considered evidence of intoxication and can lead to stricter penalties.

Committee Categories

Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (4)

Stanley Chang (D)*, Brandon Elefante (D)*, Jarrett Keohokalole (D)*, Karl Rhoads (D)*,

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 Representative(s) Cochran, Lowen, Perruso, Quinlan excused (4). (on 03/30/2026)

Official Document

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2463&year=2026

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2463&year=2026
BillText	https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2463_HD1_.HTM
Committee Report SB2463_HD1_HSCR1474-26_	https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/SB2463_HD1_HSCR1474-26_.pdf
SB2463_SD1_TESTIMONY_TRN_03-24-26_	https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/SB2463_SD1_TESTIMONY_TRN_03-24-26_.PDF
Committee Report SB2463_SD1_SSCR3049_	https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/SB2463_SD1_SSCR3049_.pdf
SB2463_SD1_TESTIMONY_JDC_02-27-26_	https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/SB2463_SD1_TESTIMONY_JDC_02-27-26_.PDF
BillText	https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2463_SD1_.HTM
Committee Report SB2463_SD1_SSCR2136_	https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/SB2463_SD1_SSCR2136_.pdf
SB2463_TESTIMONY_TRS_02-03-26_	https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/SB2463_TESTIMONY_TRS_02-03-26_.PDF
BillText	https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2463_.HTM

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