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HI HB1641

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Scot Matayoshi

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits leasing or renting high-speed electric devices in Hawaii
  • Prohibits selling high-speed electric devices unless the seller complies with all applicable regulatory requirements under the state traffic code
  • Bans operating high-speed electric devices on bicycle lanes, highways, roadways, sidewalks, or streets
  • Defines "high-speed electric device" as any device with a motor exceeding 750 watts and capable of speeds over 28 mph, excluding registered mopeds and motor vehicles
  • Violations subject to fines of $250 to $1,000 per offense, with effective date of July 1, 3000

Legislative Description

Relating To Transportation.

Prohibitions

Last Action

Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1).

2/20/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs2/20/2026
Consumer Protection & Commerce2/12/2026
Transportation1/26/2026

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