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HI SB2527

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ronald Kouchi

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 286-235.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to add new requirements for state and county firefighters who are exempt from commercial driver's license (CDL) requirements
  • Requires exempt state and county firefighters to be subject to alcohol and substance abuse policies equivalent to or exceeding U.S. Department of Transportation safety standards for CDL holders
  • Maintains existing exemptions for active-duty military personnel, military reserves, National Guard members, and Coast Guard personnel operating commercial motor vehicles for military purposes
  • Preserves exemption for federal, state, and county firefighters and law enforcement officers operating fire trucks and authorized emergency vehicles, provided they receive government training
  • Takes effect upon approval as part of the Hawaii Council of Mayors legislative package

Legislative Description

Relating To Commercial Driver Licensing.

Counties

Last Action

The committee on JDC deferred the measure.

3/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/19/2026
Transportation1/28/2026

Full Bill Text

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