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HI HB810

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

Scot Matayoshi

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a private right of action allowing individuals aggrieved by helicopter violations of the Federal Aviation Act and existing federal laws to sue the helicopter owner or operator in district court

  • Permits recovery of triple actual damages or $1,000 per violation (whichever is greater), plus court costs and reasonable attorney's fees

  • Exempts helicopters owned or operated by government agencies and those providing emergency services such as aeromedical or search and rescue operations

  • Adds new section to Chapter 342F (Noise Pollution) of Hawaii Revised Statutes

  • Effective date of July 1, 3000 (placeholder date indicating further legislative action needed)

Legislative Description

Relating To Noise Pollution.

Helicopters

Last Action

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

12/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs2/14/2025
Energy & Environmental Protection2/4/2025
Transportation1/21/2025

Full Bill Text

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