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Introduced
01/26/2026
01/26/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amends the offense of negligent injury in the first degree to include injuries negligently inflicted by intoxicated drivers. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
AI Summary
This bill amends the existing law in Hawaii regarding negligent injury in the first degree, which is a serious offense involving causing significant harm to another person. Specifically, it adds a new provision that makes it a first-degree negligent injury offense if someone causes substantial bodily injury to another person by operating a vehicle negligently while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This means that if a driver is intoxicated and causes serious harm to someone else with their vehicle, they can be charged with this more severe crime. The bill also clarifies that this change does not affect any legal matters that were already in progress before the new law takes effect, and it is set to become law on July 1, 3000.
Committee Categories
Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
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 none excused (0). (on 02/19/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2086&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2086_HD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report HB2086_HD1_HSCR546-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/HB2086_HD1_HSCR546-26_.pdf |
| HB2086_TESTIMONY_TRN_02-17-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB2086_TESTIMONY_TRN_02-17-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2086_.HTM |
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