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HI HB1387
Bill
Status
1/23/2025
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Garrett
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AI Summary
HB 1387 Summary
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Lowers the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) threshold for driving under the influence from .08 to .05 grams per 100 milliliters of blood or per 210 liters of breath.
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Updates the definition of "measurable amount of alcohol" from .08 to .05 grams, establishing a lower threshold for alcohol-related traffic offenses.
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Revises presumptions regarding BAC levels: amounts at .02 or less create a presumption of non-impairment, while amounts between .02 and .05 may be considered with other evidence but create no presumption.
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Applies the new .05 BAC threshold to operating vehicle under the influence charges (HRS §291E-61) and habitually operating while intoxicated charges (HRS §291E-61.5).
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Effective July 1, 3000, with protections that amendments to sections 291E-61(a) and 291E-61.5(a) will not be repealed when those sections are reenacted on June 30, 2028.
Legislative Description
Relating To The Use Of Intoxicants While Operating A Vehicle.
Blood Alcohol Concentration
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Kitagawa, Ward excused (3).
2/13/2025