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HI SR151

Resolution

Status

Passed

5/21/2020

Primary Sponsor

Michelle Kidani

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Origin

Senate

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Department of Transportation, in collaboration with Hawaii Tourism Authority, is requested to develop a standardized travel restriction notification procedure for airlines operating in Hawaii during COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Notification procedure must include clear notice displayed when booking flights online and at least one additional message sent to passengers no less than 24 hours before scheduled boarding.

  • Department of Transportation is requested to contact airlines to gather input on messaging requirements and communication methods, and obtain voluntary commitments from airlines to adopt the developed procedures.

  • Attorney General is requested to review and recommend legal options regarding the State's authority to mandate such notification procedures, with recommendations due to Department of Transportation by May 29, 2020.

  • Department of Transportation is requested to submit report of findings and recommendations to the Legislature by June 5, 2020.

Legislative Description

Requesting The Department Of Transportation, In Collaboration With The Hawaii Tourism Authority, To Develop A Travel Restriction Notification Procedure For Adoption By Any Passenger Airline Operating In The State.

COVID-19 Travel Restriction Notification Procedure for Airlines

Last Action

Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1).

5/21/2020

Committee Referrals

Education3/10/2020

Full Bill Text

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