SB 2556

Hawaii Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: failed. Latest action: February 5, 2026.

Motor Vehicles; Engine Brake; Prohibited; Traffic Code; Towing; Restrictions; Penalties.

Bill ID HI-2026-SB-2556
Session 2026
Status failed
Committee TRS, JDC
Senate failed 2026-02-05
Transportation
Summary

Prohibits any person from operating a motor vehicle equipped with an engine brake in certain areas. Prohibits motor vehicles that tow a vehicle or trailer from driving in the far left lane on any roadway that has three or more lanes for traffic moving in the same direction in a county with a population of five hundred thousand or more, with certain exceptions. Establishes penalties.

Sponsor
Sharon Y. Moriwaki
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
0000-00-00 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-02-05 Status failed
2026-02-05 Latest Action The committee on TRS deferred the measure.
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