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HI HB56

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kanani Souza

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits intentionally or knowingly placing tacks, bottles, wire, glass, nails, screws, or other damaging materials on highways, lanes, roads, streets, or alleys in Hawaii

  • Requires anyone who drops or permits injurious materials to fall on roadways to immediately remove them; extends this requirement to persons removing wrecked vehicles

  • Addresses specific incidents of nails and screws intentionally left on roads in Kaimuki and Makakilo on Oahu that have caused tire damage

  • First offense is a violation; second offense within one year is a petty misdemeanor; third or more offenses within one year is a misdemeanor

  • Intentionally placing materials with intent to cause physical harm or damage to persons or vehicles is a class C felony

Legislative Description

Relating To Injurious Materials.

Penalties

Last Action

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

12/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/21/2025

Full Bill Text

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