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HI HB2516

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/28/2026

Primary Sponsor

Tyson Miyake

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Raises the helmet requirement age for electric foot scooters and bicycles from 16 to 18 years old in Hawaii
  • Requires all riders of class 1, 2, and 3 electric bicycles and electric micro-mobility devices to wear helmets regardless of age
  • Defines electric micro-mobility devices as motorized personal transportation weighing no more than 75 pounds, including one-wheels and electric skateboards
  • Prohibits rental companies from renting bicycles, electric bicycles, or electric micro-mobility devices unless renters comply with applicable helmet requirements
  • Violations are punishable by a fine of no more than $25, with parents or guardians liable for fines imposed on unemancipated minors

Legislative Description

Relating To Helmets.

Bicycle

Last Action

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

2/18/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs2/18/2026
Transportation2/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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