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Introduced
01/26/2026
01/26/2026
In Committee
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Prohibits digital navigation applications from providing an alert, indication, or other type of notice to users of the presence of law enforcement personnel or a law enforcement operation at any specific location.
AI Summary
This bill, set to take effect on October 1, 2026, amends Hawaii law to prohibit digital navigation applications, which are software programs that use GPS and digital maps to provide directions and traffic updates, from alerting users to the presence of law enforcement personnel or a law enforcement operation, defined as activities by agencies like the sheriff's office or county police departments to enforce laws and maintain order, at any specific location. However, these applications can still warn users about traffic obstructions as long as they don't mention law enforcement, and they are permitted to show the locations of law enforcement facilities like police stations on their maps. Violators of this prohibition may face injunctions from the court, and repeated violations of such court orders could result in fines.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (7)
Greggor Ilagan (D)*,
Susan Keohokapu-Lee Loy (D)*,
Darius Kila (D)*,
Matthias Kusch (D)*,
Tyson Miyake (D)*,
Mahina Poepoe (D)*,
Gregg Takayama (D)*,
Last Action
The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. (on 02/17/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2025&year=2026 |
| HB2025_TESTIMONY_TRN_02-17-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB2025_TESTIMONY_TRN_02-17-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2025_.HTM |
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