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HI HB537

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ikaika Olds

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all motorcycle operators and passengers to wear safety helmets with securely fastened chin straps on highways, streets, roadways, and other public property in Hawaii
  • Eliminates the existing exemption that allowed licensed motorcyclists to operate rental mopeds or motor scooters without wearing a helmet
  • Requires all renters of electric foot scooters to wear safety helmets regardless of age, removing the previous requirement that only applied to those under 16
  • Maintains the helmet exemption for three-wheeled electric motor scooters that have roll bars/cages or enclosed cabs, seat belts, and comply with seat belt requirements
  • Effective date of July 1, 3000 (placeholder date indicating the bill requires further amendment before implementation)

Legislative Description

Relating To Two-wheeled Motorized Vehicles.

Motorcycles

Last Action

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

12/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs2/12/2025
Transportation1/21/2025

Full Bill Text

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