Informing the Legislature that on May 28, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB2818 SD2 HD2 CD1 (ACT 058).

This bill, signed into law on May 28, 2026, clarifies and strengthens penalties for violations of boating and ocean recreation laws in Hawaii. It directly affects anyone operating boats, using small boat harbors, or engaging in related activities within the state. The key provision updates the legal code to specify that offenses such as operating a vessel without insurance, ignoring speed limits, or abandoning animals in harbors are punishable as petty misdemeanors. These violations can now result in fines of up to $1,000, imprisonment for up to thirty days, or both, whereas previous penalties were less defined. Additionally, the bill sets specific escalating fines for traffic infractions related to parking and movement within these facilities.