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HI SB1522

Bill

Status

Passed

5/29/2025

Primary Sponsor

Karl Rhoads

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes that proof of filing a notice form with the County Director of Finance serves as a complete defense to any civil or criminal action against a vehicle transferor for acts arising from another person's use, operation, or abandonment of the transferred vehicle.

  • Requires transferors who submit false or fraudulent information to complete title transfer provisions to be fined between $500 and $1,000.

  • Directs the judiciary to determine by July 1, 2026, whether new court forms or website modifications are necessary to assist vehicle transferors in responding to actions related to transferred vehicles.

  • Modifies Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 286-52 to clarify the rights and responsibilities of vehicle transferors and transferees in the title transfer process.

  • Takes effect upon approval.

Legislative Description

Relating To Vehicle Title Transfers.

Motor Vehicles

Last Action

Act 109, on 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1209).

5/29/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs3/18/2025
Transportation3/4/2025
Judiciary2/11/2025
Transportation and Culture and the Arts1/27/2025

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