HI HB2080

Adds fuel cell electric vehicles to the definition of "electric vehicles" in Hawaii law, including them alongside neighborhood electric vehicles and battery-powered vehicles.

Defines fuel cell electric vehicle as a zero-emission vehicle that converts hydrogen gas and oxygen into electricity to power onboard electric motors.

Grants fuel cell electric vehicles the same benefits as other electric vehicles, including parking exemptions, HOV lane access, and registration privileges.

Establishes procurement priority for state and county entities to purchase fuel cell electric vehicles, ranking them alongside electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles in purchasing decisions.

Effective date: July 1, 2030.