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HI HB1958

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ikaika Olds

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits domiciling or storing personal property at bus stop areas on public property in counties with populations of 300,000 or more, unless the person intends to use public transportation services

  • Establishes a graduated enforcement process: verbal warning first, then initial citation after 2 hours if no compliance, second citation after another 2 hours, followed by encampment clearance protocol if violations continue

  • Defines "bus stop area" as the entire sidewalk width extending 20 feet before and after a bus stop sign, or for sheltered stops, 20 feet before and after the shelter footprint plus 20 feet extending away from the street

  • Requires law enforcement to coordinate with homeless outreach agencies, including the statewide office on homelessness and housing solutions, when initiating clearance protocols

  • Effective date set for July 1, 3000 (placeholder date indicating further legislative action needed)

Legislative Description

Relating To Public Safety.

Counties

Last Action

Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Amato voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).

2/18/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs2/18/2026
Transportation1/28/2026

Full Bill Text

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