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Introduced
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
In Committee
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requires the driver of a vehicle to stop for a pedestrian who is crossing the roadway within a crosswalk and not to proceed until the pedestrian has completely exited the crosswalk and the driver can safely proceed. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law in Hawaii to strengthen protections for pedestrians. It mandates that drivers must stop for any pedestrian crossing the roadway within a crosswalk, regardless of which side of the road the vehicle is on, and cannot proceed until the pedestrian has fully exited the crosswalk and it is safe to do so. The bill clarifies that a pedestrian is considered to be crossing within a crosswalk when any part of them, or their mobility aids like wheelchairs or bicycles, is on the traversable roadway within the crosswalk's boundaries. This change aims to improve pedestrian safety by ensuring drivers yield to pedestrians in crosswalks more broadly.
Committee Categories
Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (7)
Luke Evslin (D)*,
Greggor Ilagan (D)*,
Darius Kila (D)*,
Matthias Kusch (D)*,
Jackson Sayama (D)*,
Gregg Takayama (D)*,
Justin Woodson (D)*,
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 02/18/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2163&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2163_HD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report HB2163_HD1_HSCR431-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/HB2163_HD1_HSCR431-26_.pdf |
| HB2163_TESTIMONY_TRN_02-12-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB2163_TESTIMONY_TRN_02-12-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2163_.HTM |
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