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HI HB1524

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

David Tarnas

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Caps all pedestrian violation fines under Chapter 291C, Hawaii Revised Statutes, at a maximum of $25 per violation

  • Reduces the specific fine for pedestrian crosswalk signal violations (Section 291C-73) from $100 to no more than $25

  • Requires the judiciary, department of transportation, and counties to revise their fine schedules, rules, and procedures to comply with the new $25 limit

  • Addresses concerns that current pedestrian fines are disproportionately high compared to vehicle violations and burden low-income residents who rely on walking and public transit

  • Takes effect July 1, 3000

Legislative Description

Relating To Pedestrians.

Violations

Last Action

Referred to TRS, JDC.

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation3/12/2026
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs2/18/2026
Transportation1/26/2026

Full Bill Text

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