HB 1464 Summary

• Requires motor vehicle manufacturers selling model year 2022 and later vehicles in Hawaii that use telematics systems to equip vehicles with an inter-operable, standardized, open-access platform across all makes and models.

• Mandates the platform securely communicate all mechanical data from the vehicle and be directly accessible to vehicle owners through a mobile application and to independent repair facilities upon owner authorization.

• Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to establish a telematics system notice for prospective buyers explaining telematics purposes, data collection, owner data access rights, and authorization procedures for independent repair facilities.

• Requires dealers to provide the telematics notice to vehicle buyers, obtain signed certification of understanding, and provides for license revocation if dealers fail to comply.

• Classifies violations as unfair competition and restraint of trade under chapter 480, with remedies including treble damages or $10,000 minimum for denied access to mechanical data, after providing manufacturers 30 days to cure complaints.