HI HB333

Establishes a new regulatory framework for peer-to-peer car-sharing programs in Hawaii, defining key terms including shared cars, car-sharing periods, and car-sharing program agreements.

Requires peer-to-peer car-sharing programs to maintain primary motor vehicle insurance coverage meeting minimum amounts required for transportation network companies during each car-sharing period.

Mandates peer-to-peer car-sharing programs to verify vehicle safety recalls, maintain detailed records of all transactions, verify driver's licenses, and provide comprehensive disclosures to shared car owners and drivers regarding costs, insurance coverage, and liability limitations.

Prohibits peer-to-peer car-sharing programs from charging shared car drivers advance deposits for damages, limiting damage charges to actual repair costs or vehicle actual cash value if totaled.

Establishes a peer-to-peer car-sharing surcharge tax on program operators (amount unspecified in bill text) with revenues deposited into the state highway fund, effective July 1, 2050.