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HI SB385

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/7/2023

Primary Sponsor

Chris Lee

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Origin

Senate

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a new category of motor vehicle called "electric rickshaw" defined as a three-wheeled, electric-powered vehicle with a handlebar steering mechanism, maximum speed of 55 mph, gross weight of 3,000 pounds or less, and seating for one driver and six passengers.

  • Requires all electric rickshaws operated in Hawaii to be registered as motor vehicles and drivers to possess a valid type 3 driver's license.

  • Mandates that occupants of electric rickshaws without front windshields use eye protection and all occupants comply with seat belt requirements.

  • Modifies motorcycle operation rules to accommodate electric rickshaws, allowing passengers to sit in rear-facing or forward-facing seats and prohibiting the carrying of packages that prevent hand control of handlebars.

  • Takes effect on July 1, 2050.

Legislative Description

Relating To Transportation.

Transportation

Last Action

Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Perruso excused (1).

3/16/2023

Committee Referrals

Consumer Protection & Commerce3/16/2023
Transportation3/9/2023
Commerce and Consumer Protection2/14/2023
Transportation and Culture and the Arts1/25/2023

Full Bill Text

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