HB 1915 Hawaii House · 2026 Regular Session

RELATING TO INJURIOUS MATERIALS.

HB 1915 makes it illegal to place, drop, or leave dangerous materials (like debris or hazardous substances) on public roads, including highways, streets, and alleys. This directly affects drivers, construction crews, and anyone using public roadways who might accidentally or intentionally leave such materials. The bill’s key provision is a clear prohibition on these actions, aiming to improve road safety by reducing hazards for all travelers. It does not specify penalties or enforcement details in the provided abstract.

Issues: ✓ Transportation

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Jan 23, 2026 Last action Feb 24, 2026

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HB1915 → HB1915_HD1 · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was amended to broaden the scope of prohibited materials from 'injurious' to 'destructive or injurious,' ensuring a wider range of hazards are covered. The effective date was significantly delayed from the original approval to July 1, 3000, likely to allow for further review or legislative session adjustments. Additionally, penalties for intentional harm were adjusted to ensure consistent misdemeanor classification rather than escalating to a felony in specific scenarios.

Scope change

The bill's scope was expanded to include 'destructive' materials alongside 'injurious' ones, covering a broader array of potential hazards on public roads.

SCOPE

The definition of prohibited materials was expanded to include 'destructive' items in addition to 'injurious' ones.

TIMELINE

The effective date of the Act was changed to July 1, 3000.

ENFORCEMENT

The penalty structure for intentional harm was modified to standardize the offense as a misdemeanor.

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Committee

Feb 20, 2026

Committee

Reported from TRN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 666-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JHA.

lower

Feb 12, 2026

Lower · Passed

The committee on TRN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 8 Ayes: Representative(s) Kila, Miyake, Cochran, Evslin, Kitagawa, La Chica, Muraoka, Pierick; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Grandinetti.

lower

Jan 28, 2026

Committee

Referred to TRN, JHA, referral sheet 3

lower

Jan 26, 2026

Introduced

Introduced and Pass First Reading.

lower

Jan 23, 2026

Introduced

Pending introduction.

lower

3 primary · 0 co-sponsors