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HI HB1286

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2025

Primary Sponsor

Gregg Takayama

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits pedestrians from walking along or upon interstate highways, auxiliary interstate highways, or state highways unless a clearly designated sidewalk is provided on the state highway

  • Exempts first responders conducting authorized duties and personnel performing highway maintenance duties from the pedestrian prohibition

  • Maintains existing requirement that pedestrians walking on highways without sidewalks must walk on the left side facing oncoming traffic when practicable

  • Amends Section 291C-76 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes regarding pedestrian rights and duties

  • Takes effect July 1, 3000 (placeholder date indicating the bill requires further amendment before implementation)

Legislative Description

Relating To Pedestrian Safety.

Pedestrians

Last Action

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

12/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs2/13/2025
Transportation1/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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