HB2154 • 2026

RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY.

Technology

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The official status still shows this bill as active or still awaiting another formal step.

Sponsor: KUSCH, AMATO, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, HASHEM, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TEMPLO, WOODSON
Last action: 2026-02-19
Official status: Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details on the costs of installation and maintenance, penalties for non-compliance, or the exact effectiveness measures.

Traffic Safety Rules

This bill sets up rules for using smart speed control technology in cars to help habitual speeders drive safely.

What This Bill Does

Allows courts to order habitual speeders to use approved intelligent speed assistance systems in their vehicles.
Sets standards and requirements for these systems, including accuracy, reliability, and data protection measures.
Requires the Department of Transportation to report on the effectiveness of using smart speed control technology.

Who It Names or Affects

People who are habitual speeders (those designated by a court as frequent violators).
Car owners who may be required to install approved intelligent speed assistance systems in their vehicles.
The Department of Transportation, which will create standards for these systems and report on their effectiveness.

Terms To Know

Habitual Speeder: A person designated by a court as someone who frequently breaks the speed limit.
Intelligent Speed Assistance System: Technology in cars that helps drivers stay within legal speed limits through warnings, feedback, or active speed control.

Limits and Unknowns

The bill does not specify how much it will cost to install and maintain these systems.
It is unclear what the exact penalties are for failing to comply with court orders regarding these systems.
The effectiveness of this technology in reducing speeding-related accidents has yet to be fully determined.

Amendments

These notes stay tied to the official amendment files and metadata from the legislature.

HD1

Hawaii published version HD1

Plain English: This amendment allows courts to order habitual speeders to use active intelligent speed assistance technology and requires the Department of Transportation to establish standards for these systems.

Courts can now order habitual speeders to install an approved intelligent speed assistance system in their vehicles as a condition of driving privileges.
The Department of Transportation must create rules to set standards for these speed assistance systems, including accuracy and tamper resistance.

The amendment does not specify the exact penalties or fees associated with non-compliance.
Details on how data collected by these systems will be used and protected are outlined but may require further clarification.

Bill History

2026-02-19 H
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
2026-02-19 H
Reported from TRN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 547-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JHA.
2026-02-17 H
The committee on TRN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 7 Ayes: Representative(s) Kila, Miyake, Evslin, Grandinetti, Kitagawa, La Chica, Muraoka; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Cochran, Pierick.
2026-02-12 H
Bill scheduled to be heard by TRN on Tuesday, 02-17-26 9:30AM in House conference room 430 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
2026-01-30 H
Referred to TRN, JHA, referral sheet 5
2026-01-28 H
Introduced and Pass First Reading.
2026-01-26 H
Pending introduction.

Official Summary Text

RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY.
Speeding Offenses; Habitual Speeder; Intelligent Speed Assistance; Report
Establishes a framework for the use of intelligent speed assistance technology for habitual speeders. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Current Bill Text

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HB2154

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

H.B. NO.

2154

THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026

STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

relating
to traffic safety
.

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

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SECTION
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The legislature finds that excessive
speeding is a leading cause of traffic fatalities and serious injuries in the
State.
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The legislature further finds
that a small number of repeat speeding offenders account for a disproportionate
share of dangerous driving behavior.

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The
legislature recognizes that advancements in vehicle safety technology,
including intelligent speed assistance systems, can reduce speeding, improve
roadway safety, and save lives while preserving access to lawful driving
privileges.
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The legislature also finds that
the State of Washington has enacted legislation establishing intelligent speed
assistance as a remedial tool for habitual speeding offenses, providing a model
for improving traffic safety outcomes.

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The
purpose of this Act is to:

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(1)
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Allow courts to order the use of intelligent
speed assistance technology for habitual speeders; and

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(2)
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Require a report to the legislature on certain
data and the effectiveness of intelligent speed assistance requirements.

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SECTION
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Chapter 286, Hawaii Revised Statutes,
is amended by adding a new part to be appropriately designated and to read as
follows:

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Part .
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intelligent speed assistance and habitual
speeding

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286-A
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Definitions.
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As used in this part, unless the context
clearly requires otherwise:

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"Approved
intelligent speed assistance system" means an intelligent speed assistance
system that meets standards adopted by the department of transportation
pursuant to this part.

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"Habitual
speeder" means a person designated a habitual speeder by a court pursuant
to section 286-B.

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"Intelligent
speed assistance" means a system that uses vehicle-based, digital
map-based, or external data to identify applicable speed limits and that
provides:

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(1)
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Advisory warnings to the driver;

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(2)
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Haptic or visual feedback; or

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(3)
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Active speed-limiting functionality that
restricts vehicle speed to the posted limit or a court-approved threshold.

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286-B
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Habitual speeder designation.
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(a)
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Upon
any violation of part X of chapter 291C, a court may designate a person as a
habitual speeder based on:

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(1)
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The number and frequency of any prior speeding
violations;

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(2)
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The degree to which the person's speed
exceeded the posted speed limit for the current violation and any prior
violations;

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(3)
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Whether any of the person's speeding violations
occurred in school zones or construction zones pursuant to section 291C-104 or
pedestrian-priority areas; and

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(4)
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Any prior traffic safety interventions.

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286-C
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Court ordered intelligent speed assistance.
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(a)
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In
addition to any penalty under part X of chapter 291C, upon designating a person
as a habitual speeder pursuant to section 286-B, the court may order, as a
condition of continued driving privileges, that any motor vehicle operated by
the person be equipped with an approved intelligent speed assistance system.

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(b)
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The court shall specify:

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(1)
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The duration of the requirement;

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(2)
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Whether the system shall be advisory or
speed-limiting;

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(3)
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Any compliance verification requirements; and

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(4)
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Conditions for early termination based on
demonstrated compliance.

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(c)
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Failure to comply with a court-ordered
intelligent speed assistance requirement shall constitute a violation of this
chapter and may result in license suspension, revocation, or other lawful
sanctions.

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286-D
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Approved systems and standards.
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(a)
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The department of transportation shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter
91 establishing standards for approved intelligent speed assistance systems,
including:

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(1)
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Accuracy and reliability;

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(2)
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Tamper resistance;

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(3)
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Driver notification requirements; and

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(4)
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Procedures for verification of installation
and operation.

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(b)
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The department of transportation may approve
multiple categories of systems, including advisory-only and speed-limiting
systems.

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Privacy and data protection.
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(a)
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An
intelligent speed assistance system required under this part shall not:

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(1)
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Collect location or driving data beyond what
is necessary for speed compliance; or

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(2)
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Transmit data to third parties except for
compliance verification as ordered by a court.

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(b)
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Any data collected pursuant to this part
shall not be sold, used for commercial purposes, or disclosed except as
authorized by law.

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286-F
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Financial assistance and equity.
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(a)
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The courts may reduce, waive, or offset costs associated with
intelligent speed assistance for individuals who demonstrate financial
hardship, as determined by the courts.

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(b)
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The judiciary may establish a sliding-scale
fee structure or authorize the use of certified low-cost systems to ensure
equitable access.

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286-G
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Rules.
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The judiciary and department of transportation may adopt rules pursuant
to chapter 91 necessary to carry out the purposes of this part."

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Chapter 291C, Hawaii Revised
Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to part X to be appropriately
designated and to read as follows:

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�291C-
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Speed safety intervention.
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Courts
may require participation in speed safety programs, including intelligent speed
assistance pursuant to part of chapter 286, education, or
monitoring, as part of sentencing or diversion for speeding-related offenses.
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(a)
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The department of transportation, in coordination with the judiciary and
county law enforcement agencies, shall collect data regarding:

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(1)
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Speed-related crashes;

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(2)
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Recidivism rates among habitual speeders; and

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(3)
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The effectiveness of intelligent speed
assistance interventions.

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(b)
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The department of transportation shall submit
a report of its findings and recommendations, including any proposed
legislation, on the data collected pursuant to subsection (a) and on the
effectiveness of the intelligent speed assistance requirements to the
legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the regular
session of
2028.

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SECTION 5.
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In codifying the new sections added by
section 2 of this Act, the revisor of statutes shall substitute appropriate
section numbers for the letters used in designating the new sections in this
Act.

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SECTION 6.
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New statutory material is underscored.

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SECTION 7.
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This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

INTRODUCED BY:

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Report Title:

Speeding
Offenses; Habitual Speeder; Intelligent Speed Assistance; Report

Description:

Establishes
a framework for the use of intelligent speed assistance technology for habitual
speeders.
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Requires a report to the
Legislature.

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