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HI SB2239

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Stanley Chang

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes automatic voter registration for applicants obtaining or renewing a Hawaii driver's license or state identification card, shifting from an opt-in to an opt-out system where applicants must affirmatively decline to be registered.

  • Automatically updates name and address changes on voter registration records when registered voters apply for driver's licenses or ID cards, unless the applicant affirmatively declines the updates.

  • Prohibits the examiner of drivers from transmitting voter registration information if the applicant presents documentation showing they are not a United States citizen.

  • Amends Hawaii Revised Statutes sections 11-15.7, 286-111.5, and 286-303.5 to implement these automatic registration procedures.

Legislative Description

Relating To Voter Registration.

Automatic Voter Registration

Last Action

Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 17

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs3/12/2026
Judiciary1/30/2026
Government Operations1/26/2026

Full Bill Text

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