Bill Sponsor
Hawaii Senate Bill 2172
Session 2026
Relating To Vehicles.
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jan 21, 2026
First Action
Jan 14, 2026
Latest Action
Feb 10, 2026
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill Number
2172
State
Hawaii
Session
2026
Sponsorship by Party
Senate Votes (1)
checkPassed on February 3, 2026
Motion Text
The committee(s) on TRS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
Senate Roll Call Votes
Summary
Allows an all-terrain vehicle or utility terrain vehicle to drive in the evening and night if they are equipped with headlights, taillights, turn signals, and brake lights, and while displaying a slow moving vehicle emblem. Allows drivers of all-terrain vehicles and utility vehicles to wear a safety helmet with a securely fastened chin strap, rather than require. Includes in the definition of "utility-terrain vehicle" a motor vehicle that accommodates one driver and one passenger sitting side-by-side, and up to six people in seat belts. Includes "all-terrain vehicle" and "utility terrain vehicle" in the definition of "motor vehicle" under the State's motor vehicle insurance law. (SD1)
Actions (7)
02/10/2026
Senate
Reported from TRS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2140) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC.
02/10/2026
Senate
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.
02/03/2026
Senate
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.
01/28/2026
Senate
The committee(s) on TRS has scheduled a public hearing on 02-03-26 3:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
01/26/2026
Senate
Referred to TRS, JDC.
01/21/2026
Senate
Introduced and passed First Reading.
01/14/2026
Senate
Pending Introduction.
Sources
Record Created
Jan 21, 2026 9:03:01 AM
Record Updated
Feb 13, 2026 4:59:43 AM