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HI SB2573

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ronald Kouchi

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes administrative driver's license revocation hearings to be conducted via interactive conference technology, including teleconference, videoconference, and voice over internet protocol (VoIP)
  • Allows hearings to recess for up to one hour if audio communication fails, with reconvening permitted once audio is restored
  • Permits evidence to be submitted and exchanged electronically when hearings are held via interactive conference technology
  • Requires speakers to state their name before making remarks if only audio-only communication is available
  • Updates statutory cross-references throughout Chapter 291E, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to reflect the addition of the new subsection on interactive conference technology

Legislative Description

Relating To Administrative Drivers License Revocation.

Judiciary Package

Last Action

Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.

2/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/13/2026
Transportation1/28/2026

Full Bill Text

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