Bill > HB2442

This bill, effective July 1, 3000, aims to increase the number of required accessible and van-accessible parking spaces in parking lots that are subject to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), specifically titles II and III, which cover state and local government entities and public accommodations, respectively. The bill specifies a tiered system for the number of accessible and van-accessible spaces based on the total number of parking spaces in a lot, with larger lots requiring a proportionally higher number of these designated spots. For instance, a lot with 26 to 50 spaces will need a minimum of three total accessible spaces, including at least one van-accessible space, while a lot with over 1,000 spaces will need 40 accessible spaces plus two for every additional hundred, with one in every three being van-accessible. The bill also clarifies that private entities failing to comply will face fines of no less than $250 and no more than $500 per offense, with each day of violation counting as a separate offense. This legislation is intended to address the limited parking availability for disabled individuals and seniors, often referred to as "kupuna" in Hawaii, who face challenges in accessing public spaces due to high tourism and traffic.

Health and Social Services, Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2442&year=2026