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HB 2186STATE · HawaiiIntroduced

RELATING TO PEDESTRIAN SAFETY.

Clarifies driver's obligations at crosswalks. Requires drivers to stop and remain stopped for pedestrians in crosswalks. Strengthens penalties for traffic violations, particularly in school zones. Creates additional criminal penalties when pedestrians suffer bodily injury. Provides heightened protections for blind and visually impaired pedestrians. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Voted 2/18/2026

Roll-call record

How representatives voted

7 yea·0 nay·2 other

Docket history

Action history

  1. 2/18/2026Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
  2. 2/18/2026Reported from TRN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 443-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JHA.
  3. 2/17/2026The 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.
  4. 2/12/2026Bill scheduled for decision making on Tuesday, 02-17-26 9:15AM in conference room 430 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
  5. 2/12/2026The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred until 02-17-26 at 9:15AM.
  6. 2/10/2026Bill scheduled to be heard by TRN on Thursday, 02-12-26 8:30AM in House conference room 430 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
  7. 1/30/2026Referred to TRN, JHA, referral sheet 5
  8. 1/28/2026Introduced and Pass First Reading.
  9. 1/26/2026Pending introduction.