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Introduced
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
In Committee
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
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.
AI Summary
This bill aims to address issues where vehicle owners (transferors) are unfairly held responsible for penalties incurred by the new owners (transferees) who fail to properly register the vehicle transfer. To prevent this, the bill mandates that upon receiving official notification of a vehicle title transfer, each county's Director of Finance must immediately inform all relevant state and local agencies, such as law enforcement and the judiciary, about the transfer. Furthermore, by July 1, 2027, each county must establish a centralized system that automatically and instantly shares this transfer information with all applicable agencies, ensuring that the responsibility for the vehicle is officially updated and preventing past owners from being unjustly penalized for future actions of the new owner.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (6)
Stanley Chang (D)*,
Glenn Wakai (D)*,
Brandon Elefante (D),
Rachele Fernandez Lamosao (D),
Sharon Moriwaki (D),
Joy San Buenaventura (D),
Last Action
Referred to TRS/EIG, JDC. (on 01/28/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2498&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2498_.HTM |
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