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Introduced
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
In Committee
02/13/2026
02/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Authorizes administrative drivers license revocation hearings to be conducted using interactive conference technology, including teleconference, videoconference, and voice over internet protocol (VoIP) systems. Clarifies that evidence in hearings conducted via interactive conference technology may be submitted and exchanged electronically. (SD1)
AI Summary
This bill allows administrative drivers license revocation hearings, which are legal proceedings to determine if a person's driver's license should be suspended or revoked, to be conducted using interactive conference technology, such as teleconferences, videoconferences, and Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) systems, which are internet-based phone systems. This means that individuals involved in these hearings, including the driver and their legal counsel if they have one, can participate remotely without being physically present. The bill also clarifies that evidence presented during these remote hearings can be submitted and exchanged electronically, streamlining the process. These changes are being made to existing Hawaii Revised Statutes related to administrative license revocation, aiming to modernize and potentially make these hearings more accessible.
Committee Categories
Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. (on 02/13/2026)
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=2573&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2573_SD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report SB2573_SD1_SSCR2262_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/SB2573_SD1_SSCR2262_.pdf |
| SB2573_TESTIMONY_TRS-LBT_02-10-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/SB2573_TESTIMONY_TRS-LBT_02-10-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2573_.HTM |
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