Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 231: RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 231 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE. Primary sponsor: Darius Kila (Democratic), Cory Chun (Democratic), Andrew Garrett (Democratic), Rachele Lamosao (Democratic), Jenna Takenouchi (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (December 8, 2025): Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Increases the fines for violating motor vehicle insurance requirements. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darius Kila | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Cory Chun | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Andrew Garrett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Rachele Lamosao | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Jenna Takenouchi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- Reported from TRN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 74) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JHA.
- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Amato voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Kong, Ward excused (3).
- The committee on TRN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 8 Ayes: Representative(s) Kila, Grandinetti, Evslin, Kitagawa, La Chica, Miyake, Muraoka, Pierick; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Cochran.
- Bill scheduled to be heard by TRN on Tuesday, 01-28-25 10:00AM in House conference room 430 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
- Referred to TRN, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Pending introduction.