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HI HB2163

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/28/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jackson Sayama

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires drivers to stop for pedestrians in crosswalks regardless of which half of the roadway the pedestrian is on, eliminating the previous distinction based on vehicle position
  • Prohibits drivers from proceeding until the pedestrian has completely exited the crosswalk, rather than the previous standard of waiting only until the pedestrian passed the vehicle
  • Defines a pedestrian as "crossing the roadway within a crosswalk" when any part of their body, wheelchair, cane, crutch, or bicycle moves from the curb onto the roadway
  • Amends Section 291C-72 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes governing pedestrian right-of-way
  • Effective date set for July 1, 3000 (placeholder date)

Legislative Description

Relating To Pedestrians.

Pedestrians

Last Action

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

2/18/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs2/18/2026
Transportation1/30/2026

Full Bill Text

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