Informing the Legislature that on June 5, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB2053 SD2 HD2 CD1 (ACT 092).

This bill, known as Act 092, modernizes the process for transferring ownership of salvaged vehicles in Hawaii by allowing electronic signatures to replace traditional notarization and manual signing. It directly affects vehicle owners, insurance companies, and county officials who currently handle paperwork for cars declared total losses. The key change permits an electronic declaration to be filed when registration documents or license plates are missing, eliminating the need for a notary in those specific instances. By streamlining these administrative steps, the law aims to reduce delays and paperwork burdens while maintaining existing rules for rebuilding and reselling salvage vehicles.