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HI SB2253

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ronald Kouchi

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the offense of negligent injury in the first degree to include causing substantial bodily injury while operating a vehicle negligently under the influence of alcohol or drugs
  • The new impaired driving injury offense is classified as a Class C felony
  • Convictions under the new provision are in addition to, not in lieu of, other offenses under criminal or impaired driving statutes (chapter 291E)
  • Each instance of substantial bodily injury to a person while driving impaired constitutes a separate offense
  • Effective date is July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Relating To Highway Safety.

Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package

Last Action

Referred to TRN, JHA, referral sheet 17

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation3/12/2026
Judiciary2/10/2026
Transportation1/26/2026

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