HB 2154 Hawaii House · 2026 Regular Session

RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY.

HB 2154 establishes a framework for using intelligent speed assistance (ISA) technology, which alerts drivers when exceeding speed limits, specifically targeting habitual speeders. It directly affects drivers with repeated speeding violations by requiring their vehicles to integrate this technology. The bill mandates that the state agency implement this framework and submit a detailed report to the Legislature on its effectiveness and costs. This is a policy change focused on traffic safety technology adoption, not on new penalties or enforcement procedures.

Issues: ✓ Transportation

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Jan 26, 2026 Last action Feb 19, 2026

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HB2154 → HB2154_HD1 · 5 edits

MODERATE

This bill revision rebrands the technology from 'intelligent speed assistance' to 'active intelligent speed assistance' to clarify that the device actively prevents speeding rather than just alerting the driver. It expands liability rules to protect vehicle manufacturers from aftermarket device failures while holding them accountable for intentional updates that cause harm. The effective date is set to July 1, 3000, and the legislative report requirement is retained.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains focused on habitual speeders, but the definition of the required technology is narrowed to 'active' systems that physically restrict speed, and liability exemptions are extended to vehicle manufacturers regarding aftermarket installations.

DEFINITION

Changed the technology definition from general 'intelligent speed assistance' to 'active intelligent speed assistance' to specify devices that actively prevent speeding.

ENFORCEMENT

Added a new liability section protecting vehicle manufacturers, distributors, and retailers from lawsuits caused by aftermarket device installation or misuse, except when they intentionally update the device causing harm.

REQUIREMENT

Removed the requirement for courts to consider violations in school or construction zones as a specific factor for habitual speeder designation.

Added provisions requiring lessors and lienholders to be notified if an active speed assistance system is installed on their vehicles.

TIMELINE

Changed the effective date from 'upon approval' to a fixed future date of July 1, 3000.

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Committee

Feb 19, 2026

Committee

Reported from TRN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 547-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JHA.

lower

Feb 17, 2026

Lower · Passed

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.

lower

Jan 30, 2026

Committee

Referred to TRN, JHA, referral sheet 5

lower

Jan 28, 2026

Introduced

Introduced and Pass First Reading.

lower

Jan 26, 2026

Introduced

Pending introduction.

lower

22 primary · 0 co-sponsors