SB 2429 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY.

SB 2429 establishes a framework requiring smart speed assistance systems for habitual speeders, directly affecting drivers with repeated speeding violations. It sets clear liability rules for manufacturers, distributors, or retailers of aftermarket speed assistance systems related to their design, manufacture, or repair. The bill also mandates a report to the Legislature on the program's implementation and effectiveness. This legislation focuses on concrete safety technology deployment and accountability, without speculative outcomes.

Issues: ✓ Transportation

Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Apr 2026

Senate Passage

Mar 2026

House Passage

Apr 2026

Governor

Introduced Jan 22, 2026 Last action Apr 16, 2026

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What changed between versions

SB2429_HD2 → SB2429_SD1 · 6 edits

MODERATE

This bill was revised to shift its focus from a mandatory 'active' system that physically prevents speeding to a broader framework allowing courts to order the 'use' of intelligent speed assistance technology. The revision clarifies manufacturer liability specifically for 'aftermarket' systems and adjusts the statute to apply to Chapter 286 rather than Chapter 291C. It also simplifies financial assistance provisions to allow courts to reduce costs based on hardship rather than contracting with specific vendors.

Scope change

The bill's scope was narrowed regarding the technology type (from mandatory active prevention to ordered use) and the statutory chapter was changed from 291C to 286. The definition of the technology was updated to include advisory-only systems alongside active limiting systems.

REQUIREMENT

Changed the court order from requiring an 'active' system that prevents speeding to ordering the 'use' of the technology, which now includes advisory-only systems.

DEFINITION

Redefined the technology to include systems providing advisory warnings or haptic feedback, not just those that actively restrict vehicle speed.

FISCAL

Replaced a specific contract with vendors for financial relief with a general authority for courts to reduce, waive, or offset costs for individuals demonstrating financial hardship.

TECHNICAL

Updated all statutory references from Chapter 291C to Chapter 286 and changed section numbers from 291C-A through 291C-H to 286-A through 286-H.

ENFORCEMENT

Simplified penalties for non-compliance by removing specific jail terms and fines, replacing them with a general clause allowing license suspension, revocation, or other lawful sanctions.

TIMELINE

Changed the effective date from July 1, 3000, to 'upon approval'.

Floor votes

How they voted

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

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Amendments

Apr 16, 2026

Amended

Senate disagrees with House amendments.

upper

Apr 16, 2026

Introduced

Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 658).

upper

Apr 14, 2026

Lower · Passed

Passed Third Reading as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Pierick voting no (3) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). Transmitted to Senate.

lower

Apr 8, 2026

Lower · Passed

The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 7 Ayes: Representative(s) Tarnas, Poepoe, Belatti, Hashem, Kahaloa, Takayama, Shimizu; Ayes with reservations: none; 1 Noes: Representative(s) Garcia; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Sayama, Cochran.

lower

Mar 30, 2026

Committee

Reported from TRN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1478-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JHA.

lower

Mar 24, 2026

Lower · Passed

The committee on TRN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Kila, Miyake, Evslin, Grandinetti, Kitagawa, La Chica, Cochran, Muraoka, Pierick; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.

lower

Mar 12, 2026

Committee

Referred to TRN, JHA, referral sheet 17

lower

Mar 10, 2026

Introduced

Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 238) in amended form (SD 1).

lower

Mar 10, 2026

Upper · Passed

Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 24; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 1 (Senator(s) Awa). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.

upper

Feb 27, 2026

Upper · Passed

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

upper

Feb 23, 2026

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 02-27-26 10:30AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.

upper

Feb 10, 2026

Upper · Passed

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

upper

Feb 10, 2026

Committee

Reported from TRS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2137) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC.

upper

Feb 3, 2026

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on TRS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in TRS were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Inouye, Elefante, Lee, C., DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Kanuha.

upper

Jan 28, 2026

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on TRS has scheduled a public hearing on 02-03-26 3:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.

upper

Jan 28, 2026

Committee

Referred to TRS, JDC.

upper

Jan 22, 2026

Introduced

Introduced.

upper

4 primary · 0 co-sponsors