Informing the Legislature that on May 29, 2025, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB228 HD1 SD2 CD1 (ACT 124).
This is a notification (GM 1224) that Governor Green signed HB228 into law on May 29, 2025. The law prohibits two specific practices: (1) devices that let drivers manually or electronically switch between license plates (e.g., "flipping" devices), and (2) any covers or shields over license plates (including clear or tinted materials). Drivers violating these rules face fines of $500-$1,000 per offense. The law applies to all vehicles operated on Hawaii's public roadways.
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May 2025
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Introduced May 29, 2025
Last action May 29, 2025
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