SB 971 SD2

Hawaii Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: March 6, 2025.

Motor Vehicles; Unlicensed Drivers; Stops; Citations; Towing.

Bill ID HI-2026-SB-971
Session 2026
Status in_committee
Committee TRN, JHA
Senate in_committee 2025-03-06
Transportation
Summary

Provides that if a law enforcement officer lawfully stops a motor vehicle and the operator is cited for driving without a valid license, the officer shall not permit the operator to resume the use of the motor vehicle. Requires the motor vehicle to be moved by a licensed driver or towed at the owner's expense. Provides that the cited operator is responsible for arranging the operator's transportation from the scene of the stop. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Sponsor
Brandon J.C. Elefante
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
0000-00-00 Introduced Bill introduced
2025-03-06 Status in_committee
2025-03-06 Latest Action Referred to TRN, JHA, referral sheet 19
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