STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1478-26

Honolulu, Hawaii

, 2026

RE: S.B. No. 2429

S.D. 1

H.D. 1

Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura

Speaker, House of Representatives

Thirty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2026

State of Hawaii

Madame:

Your Committee on Transportation, to which was referred S.B. No. 2429, S.D. 1, entitled:

"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY,"

begs leave to report as follows:

The purpose of this measure is to:

(1) Establish a framework for the use of intelligent speed assistance technology for habitual speeders;

(2) Establish liability for a manufacturer, distributor, or retailer regarding the design, manufacture, installation, or repair of an aftermarket intelligent speed assistance system; and

(3) Require the Department of Transportation to submit a report to the Legislature on certain data and the effectiveness of intelligent speed assistance requirements.

Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Department of Transportation; Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization; Kauaʻi Police Department; Mothers Against Drunk Driving; Hawaiʻi Bicycling League; Smart Start LLC; Families for Safe Streets; Mothers Against Drunk Driving Hawaii; and seven individuals. Your Committee received testimony in opposition to this measure from one individual. Your Committee received comments on this measure from the Judiciary; Department of the Attorney General; and Alliance for Automotive Innovation.

Your Committee finds that excessive speeding remains a significant contributor to traffic collisions, fatalities, and serious injuries in Hawaii. Your Committee further finds that a relatively small number of repeat offenders engage in habitual speeding behavior, creating disproportionate risks for other roadway users. Advances in vehicle safety technology, including intelligent speed assistance systems that warn drivers or limit vehicle speed based on posted speed limits, present an opportunity to address this behavior through targeted interventions while allowing individuals to retain lawful driving privileges. This measure establishes a framework allowing courts to require intelligent speed assistance technology for habitual speeders, while also setting standards for approved systems, addressing liability issues, and requiring the collection and reporting of data to evaluate the effectiveness of these safety measures.

Your Committee has amended this measure by:

(1) Inserting a definition for the term "active intelligent speed assistance system";

(2) Deleting the definitions for "approved intelligent speed assistance system" and "intelligent speed assistance";

(3) Clarifying the designation of a habitual speeder;

(4) Clarifying that removing an active intelligent speed assistance system prematurely or tampering with the system shall constitute a violation;

(5) Clarifying provisions related to financial assistance and equity;

(6) Removing language that would have allowed the courts to require participation in speed safety programs as part of diversion for speeding-related offenses;

(7) Allows for probation for persons who are charged with excessive speeding;

(8) Changing the effective date to July 1, 3000, to encourage further discussion; and

(9) Making technical, nonsubstantive amendments for the purposes of clarity, consistency, and style.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Transportation that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of S.B. No. 2429, S.D. 1, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Second Reading in the form attached hereto as S.B. No. 2429, S.D. 1, H.D. 1, and be referred to your Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Transportation,

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DARIUS KILA, Chair