HB1773 • 2026

RELATING TO PARKING FOR DISABLED PERSONS.

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Sponsor: GRANDINETTI, AMATO, BELATTI, HASHEM, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, MARTEN, MIYAKE, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD
Last action: 2026-01-26
Official status: Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 1
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source does not specify how long the disability travel placard is valid or if there are penalties for misuse.

Parking Placards for Disabled Travelers

This bill requires the Disability and Communication Access Board to issue a disability travel placard to people who have a valid removable windshield placard and proof of travel.

What This Bill Does

Requires the Disability and Communication Access Board to issue a disability travel placard to an applicant with a valid removable windshield placard and proof of travel.

Who It Names or Affects

People with disabilities who need accessible parking and are traveling out of state or to another island in Hawaii.
The Disability and Communication Access Board, which will issue these new travel placards.

Terms To Know

Disability Travel Placard: A special permit that allows people with disabilities to park in accessible spaces when they are traveling out of state or to another island.
Removable Windshield Placard: A parking permit for disabled individuals that can be removed from the car window and kept safe during travel.

Limits and Unknowns

The bill does not specify how long a disability travel placard is valid.
It's unclear if there are any penalties for misuse of these new travel placards.

Bill History

2026-01-26 H
Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 1
2026-01-22 H
Introduced and Pass First Reading.
2026-01-21 H
Pending introduction.

Official Summary Text

RELATING TO PARKING FOR DISABLED PERSONS.
Disability Travel Placard; Disabled Persons Parking
Requires the Disability and Communication Access Board to issue a disability travel placard to an applicant who has a valid removeable windshield placard and provides proof of travel.

Current Bill Text

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HB1773

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

H.B. NO.

1773

THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026

STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

relating
to parking for disabled persons
.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

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SECTION 1.
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The legislature finds that the statewide
parking program for persons with disabilities provides individuals with
mobility disabilities the ability to travel and park in accessible parking
spaces.
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However, individuals with a
removeable windshield placard that travel to another island or outside the
State are often in situations where they need to park in an accessible parking
space at a Hawaii airport or port but also take their windshield placard to be
used during their travels.

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Accordingly, the purpose of this Act
is to allow a person with a removable windshield placard to be issued a
disability travel placard that is valid for a limited period to allow use of
the removable windshield placard when traveling.

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SECTION 2.
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Chapter 291, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is
amended by adding a new section to part III to be appropriately designated and
to read as follows:

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Issuance
of a disability travel placard.
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(a)
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The issuing agency shall issue one disability travel placard to an
applicant who has a valid removeable windshield placard and presents a
completed form, as provided by the issuing agency, along with a copy of the
applicant's proof of travel.

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(b)
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The disability travel placard
shall expire on the last day of the month following the return date indicated
on the proof of travel.
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SECTION 3.
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New statutory material is underscored.

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SECTION 4.
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This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

INTRODUCED BY:

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Report Title:

Disability
Travel Placard; Disabled Persons Parking

Description:

Requires
the Disability and Communication Access Board to issue a disability travel
placard to an applicant who has a valid removeable windshield placard and
provides proof of travel.

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