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HI HB537
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
Ikaika Olds
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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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