Informing the Legislature that on July 1, 2024, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB2342 SD2 HD3 CD1 (ACT 138).

This bill, signed into law on July 1, 2024, amends Hawaii's transportation laws to increase penalties for driving without required motor vehicle insurance. It directly affects drivers who operate or register vehicles in the state without maintaining valid liability coverage. The key provision raises the fine for a first offense of driving without insurance to $500 and increases the fine for subsequent offenses within a five-year period to a minimum of $2,000. Additionally, the bill establishes that each violation is treated as a separate offense, with fines ranging from $100 to $5,000, and restricts the ability of courts to suspend these fines. These changes aim to address rising traffic fatalities and the financial burden on accident victims caused by repeat uninsured drivers.