HB 469 Hawaii House · 2026 Regular Session

RELATING TO PARKING FOR DISABLED PERSONS.

Summary

Requires the Disability and Communication Access Board to issue a disability travel placard to an applicant who has a valid removeable windshield placard or disabled paid parking exemption permit but does not have a valid special license plate, and provides proof of travel. (SD2)

Issues: ✓ Transportation

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

Committee Review

Apr 2026

House Passage

Apr 2026

Senate Passage

Apr 2026

Signed into Law

May 2026

Introduced Jan 17, 2025 Signed May 28, 2026

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What changed between versions

HB469_SD1 → HB469_SD2 · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was updated from Session 1 to Session 2, reflecting a new legislative session and updated dates. The primary substantive change redefines the 'disability travel placard' requirement, removing the need for proof of 'intra-state' travel and now only requiring proof of 'intrastate' or out-of-state travel. Additionally, the effective date of the Act was changed from a fixed future date (July 1, 3000) to 'upon approval', meaning the law will become active immediately when signed.

Scope change

The bill's scope regarding the disability travel placard was narrowed slightly by removing the specific requirement for proof of travel within the state, while the applicability of the law itself was accelerated by changing the effective date to immediate upon approval.

DEFINITION

The definition of 'disability travel placard' was modified to remove the requirement for proof of 'intra-state' travel, changing it to 'intrastate' or out-of-state travel.

TIMELINE

The effective date of the Act was changed from a fixed date of July 1, 3000, to 'upon its approval', allowing the law to take effect immediately.

TECHNICAL

Metadata regarding the bill sponsor, page numbers, and session identifiers were updated to reflect the transition from Session 1 to Session 2.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

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Committee

Amendments

Apr 23, 2026

Lower · Passed

Passed Final Reading as amended in SD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Evslin excused (1).

lower

Apr 23, 2026

Introduced

House agrees to Senate amendment(s).

lower

Apr 16, 2026

Amended

House disagrees with Senate amendment (s).

lower

Apr 14, 2026

Introduced

Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 568) in amended form (SD 2).

lower

Apr 14, 2026

Upper · Passed

Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.

upper

Apr 1, 2026

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Chang, San Buenaventura, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Gabbard.

upper

Mar 30, 2026

Upper · Passed

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

upper

Mar 30, 2026

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 04-01-26 10:40AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.

upper

Mar 30, 2026

Committee

Reported from HHS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3326) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC.

upper

Mar 25, 2026

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HHS were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, McKelvey, Kanuha; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fevella.

upper

Mar 20, 2026

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 03-25-26 1:40PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.

upper

Mar 12, 2026

Committee

Referred to HHS, JDC.

upper

Mar 12, 2026

Introduced

Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 228).

upper

Mar 10, 2026

Lower · Passed

Passed Third Reading as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kong, Pierick excused (2). Transmitted to Senate.

lower

Feb 25, 2026

Lower · Passed

The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Tarnas, Poepoe, Cochran, Hashem, Kahaloa, Sayama, Takayama, Garcia, Shimizu; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Belatti.

lower

Feb 11, 2026

Committee

Reported from HLT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 162-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JHA.

lower

Jan 30, 2026

Lower · Passed

The committee on HLT recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Takayama, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Amato, Hartsfield, Marten, Olds, Takenouchi, Alcos, Garcia; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none.

lower

Jan 21, 2025

Committee

Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 2

lower

Jan 21, 2025

Introduced

Introduced and Pass First Reading.

lower

Jan 17, 2025

Introduced

Pending introduction.

lower

13 primary · 0 co-sponsors