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HI SB1285

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Chris Lee

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Changes administrative driver's license revocation review from automatic to respondent-initiated, requiring submission of a request within 8 days of receiving the notice of administrative revocation

  • Extends deadlines for administrative review decisions from 8 to 14 days for alcohol-related offenses and from 22 to 28 days for drug-related offenses, measured from when the respondent submits their review request

  • Establishes enhanced revocation periods for "highly intoxicated drivers": 18 months for first offense (vs. 1 year standard), 3 years for second offense (vs. 2 years), and 6 years for third or subsequent offenses (vs. 4 years)

  • Doubles the revocation period for drivers who refuse breath, blood, or urine testing after being informed of their right to refuse and the consequences of refusal

  • Scheduled effective date of July 1, 3000 (placeholder date)

Legislative Description

Relating To Highway Safety.

Penalties

Last Action

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

12/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs3/21/2025
Transportation3/6/2025
Judiciary2/14/2025
Transportation and Culture and the Arts1/27/2025

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