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HI HB1696
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
Darius Kila
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AI Summary
- Lowers the minimum age for commercial driving within Hawaii from 19 to 18 years old for intrastate commerce only
- Removes the requirement that commercial drivers under 21 may only operate category 3 vehicles, expanding the vehicle types they can drive
- Requires applicants aged 18-20 to have held a category 3 state driver's license for two years with a clean record (no suspensions, revocations, or convictions for excessive speeding, reckless driving, improper lane changes, or following too closely)
- Mandates employers provide a minimum of 320 hours of additional training for drivers under 21 and maintain training records
- Prohibits drivers under 21 from transporting hazardous materials or passengers in school vehicles, and requires the "K" restriction on their license limiting operation to intrastate commerce
Legislative Description
Relating To Commercial Driver's Licenses.
DOT
Last Action
The committee(s) on TRS has rescheduled its public hearing to 03-17-26 3:00PM; CR 229 & Videoconference.
3/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Transportation3/12/2026
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs2/20/2026
Transportation1/26/2026
Full Bill Text
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