SB 1510 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

RELATING TO MOTOR CARRIERS.

SB 1510 would exempt non-profit community-based organizations providing transportation services from standard motor carrier regulations when they operate under specific conditions. It directly affects nonprofits that run services like senior shuttles, disability transport, or community shuttles, which currently must comply with rules for commercial bus or taxi services. The bill’s key provision removes these regulatory requirements for qualifying organizations, reducing administrative burdens. This change would apply only to nonprofits meeting defined criteria, such as operating for community benefit rather than profit.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 22, 2025 Last action Jan 21, 2026
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Committee
2
Jan 21, 2026
Committee
Re-Referred to TRS, CPN.
upper
Jan 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to TCA, CPN.
upper
Jan 23, 2025
Introduced
Introduced and passed First Reading.
upper
Jan 22, 2025
Introduced
Pending Introduction.
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Ron Kouchi
DDemocratic
HI
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