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HI HB1387

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2025

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Garrett

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Lowers the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) threshold for driving under the influence from 0.08 to 0.05 grams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood or per 210 liters of breath

  • Reduces the "measurable amount of alcohol" range to 0.02 to less than 0.05 (previously 0.02 to less than 0.08), affecting how intermediate alcohol levels are treated in DUI proceedings

  • Lowers the presumption of not being under the influence from 0.05 or less to 0.02 or less BAC, meaning drivers with BAC between 0.02 and 0.05 may have their alcohol level considered as evidence but without a presumption either way

  • Applies the new 0.05 BAC standard to both regular operating under the influence offenses and habitual offender charges under sections 291E-61 and 291E-61.5

  • Effective date set to July 1, 3000 (placeholder date indicating the bill requires further amendment before implementation)

Legislative Description

Relating To The Use Of Intoxicants While Operating A Vehicle.

Blood Alcohol Concentration

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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