Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1403: RELATING TO USE OF INTOXICANTS WHILE OPERATING A VEHICLE.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 1403 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO USE OF INTOXICANTS WHILE OPERATING A VEHICLE. Primary sponsor: Ron Kouchi (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 21, 2026): Re-Referred to TRS, JDC.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Lowers the blood alcohol content threshold for driving while under the influence of alcohol from .08 to .05 or more grams of alcohol to reduce impaired driving and fatal crashes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Kouchi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Re-Referred to TRS, JDC.
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- Referred to TCA, JDC.
- Introduced and passed First Reading.
- Pending Introduction.