Hawaii · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 215: RELATING TO TOWING COMPANIES.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 215 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO TOWING COMPANIES. Primary sponsor: Kurt Fevella (Republican), Stanley Chang (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 11, 2025): Reported from TCA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 244) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to CPN.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Changes the fees that a towing company may charge to tow vehicles left unattended on private and public property. Prohibits a towing company or parking management company from installing immobilization devices on motor vehicles. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kurt Fevella | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Troy Hashimoto | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Tim Richards | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Reported from TCA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 244) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to CPN.
- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN.
- The committee(s) on TCA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in TCA were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Elefante, Kanuha, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Inouye.
- The committee(s) on TCA deferred the measure until 02-06-25 3:01PM; Conference Room 224.
- The committee(s) on TCA deferred the measure until 02-04-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 224.
- The committee(s) on TCA has scheduled a public hearing on 01-30-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
- Referred to TCA, CPN.
- Introduced and passed First Reading.
- Pending Introduction.