SB 2573 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE DRIVERS LICENSE REVOCATION.

Summary

Authorizes administrative drivers license revocation hearings to be conducted using interactive conference technology, including teleconference, videoconference, and voice over internet protocol (VoIP) systems. Clarifies that evidence in hearings conducted via interactive conference technology may be submitted and exchanged electronically. (SD1)

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Feb 2026

Senate Passage

Feb 2026

House Passage

Governor

Introduced Jan 23, 2026 Last action Feb 13, 2026

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SB2573 → SB2573_SD1 · 4 edits

MODERATE

This bill amends Hawaii's administrative driver's license revocation laws to update statutory section numbers and clarify procedures for administrative hearings. It adds specific requirements for notices sent to drivers regarding their right to a hearing and the consequences of missing deadlines. The bill also refines rules for continuing hearings and grants special registration plates.

Scope change

The bill updates the specific sections of the Hawaii Revised Statutes being amended (changing references from 291E-38 to 291E-34 and 291E-38) and renumbers the bill's sections to reflect these changes.

REQUIREMENT

Added detailed requirements for the notice sent to drivers when their license is administratively revoked, including specific timelines for requesting a hearing and information about ignition interlock permits.

TIMELINE

Clarified hearing schedules, setting specific deadlines for alcohol-related offenses (25 days) and drug-related offenses (39 days) to commence after a revocation notice is issued.

TECHNICAL

Updated references to specific sections of the Hawaii Revised Statutes (e.g., changing 291E-38 to 291E-34 in certain contexts) and renumbered the bill's internal sections.

DEFINITION

Refined the definition of 'continuance' regarding administrative hearings and clarified rules for extending temporary permits during hearing delays.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Feb 13, 2026

Upper · Passed

Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.

upper

Feb 13, 2026

Committee

Reported from TRS/LBT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2262) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC.

upper

Feb 10, 2026

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on TRS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in TRS were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Inouye, Elefante, Kanuha, Lee, C., DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.

upper

Feb 10, 2026

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in LBT were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Elefante, Lamosao, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Ihara, Moriwaki.

upper

Feb 6, 2026

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on TRS/LBT has scheduled a public hearing on 02-10-26 3:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.

upper

Jan 28, 2026

Committee

Referred to TRS/LBT, JDC.

upper

Jan 23, 2026

Introduced

Introduced.

upper

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors