HB 544 Summary

• Amends Chapter 663 of Hawaii Revised Statutes to create immunity for the State and counties from liability for personal injuries or property damage arising from repair or maintenance of disputed roads.

• Applies immunity only to streets where ownership or jurisdiction is in dispute between the State and a county, commonly known as "roads in limbo."

• Specifies that performing repairs or maintenance on a disputed street does not confer ownership or jurisdiction over that street to the repairing entity.

• Addresses the problem that government agencies have been unwilling to maintain disputed roads due to potential liability concerns.

• Takes effect upon approval.