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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 deaf motor vehicle owners to register their vehicle as being owned by a deaf individual so that a deafness designation appears when a law enforcement officer accesses the motor vehicle's information. Effective 1/1/2027. (SD1)
AI Summary
This bill allows deaf motor vehicle owners in Hawaii to voluntarily register their vehicles with a special designation indicating their deafness, which will be visible to law enforcement officers when they access vehicle registration information electronically. This measure aims to prevent dangerous misunderstandings during traffic stops by alerting officers to a driver's deafness, defined as a significant hearing loss, and will become effective on January 1, 2027.
Committee Categories
Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (8)
Stanley Chang (D)*,
Brandon Elefante (D)*,
Carol Fukunaga (D)*,
Dru Kanuha (D)*,
Angus McKelvey (D)*,
Karl Rhoads (D)*,
Joy San Buenaventura (D)*,
Troy Hashimoto (D),
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=2851&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2851_SD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report SB2851_SD1_SSCR2261_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/SB2851_SD1_SSCR2261_.pdf |
| SB2851_TESTIMONY_HHS-TRS_02-11-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/SB2851_TESTIMONY_HHS-TRS_02-11-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2851_.HTM |
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