Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2053: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 2053 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. Primary sponsor: Troy Hashimoto (Democratic), Angus McKelvey (Democratic), Tim Richards (Democratic), Joy San Buenaventura (Democratic), Jarrett Keohokalole (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 5, 2026): Act 092, 06/05/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1192).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Authorizes supporting documents used to transfer ownership of a motor vehicle to an insurance company after payment of damages from the result of a total loss insurance settlement to be signed electronically. Requires insurance companies to indemnify and hold harmless the Director of Finance for any claims resulting from the issuance of motor vehicle titles utilizing documents signed electronically without a notary. Effective 7/1/2027. (CD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Hashimoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Angus McKelvey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Tim Richards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Joy San Buenaventura | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Jarrett Keohokalole | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Act 092, 06/05/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1192).
- Act 092, on 06/05/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1192).
- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).
- Enrolled to Governor.
- Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
- Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 814).
- Deferred one day 05-06-26.
- Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 24; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) Fukunaga).
- Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 11-26).
- 48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-01-26.
- Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 11-26) as amended in (CD 1).
- Forty-eight (48) hours notice Friday, 05-01-26.
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