HI HB1270

Requires public and private parking lots with more than 25 spaces to increase federally mandated disability parking spaces by at least one space or 50%, whichever is greater, beginning July 1, 2026

Exempts small businesses with 25 or fewer parking spaces from the additional disability parking requirements

Private entities that fail to comply face civil fines of $250 to $500 per offense, with each day of violation constituting a separate offense

Addresses limited parking availability for disabled individuals and kupuna (elders), noting that approximately 8% of Hawaii's population has a mobility disability qualifying for a disability parking permit