Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 431: RELATING TO PARKING FOR DISABLED PERSONS.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 431 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO PARKING FOR DISABLED PERSONS. Primary sponsor: Karl Rhoads (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 21, 2026): Re-Referred to PSM/TRS, JDC/WAM.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Allows persons entitled to park in disabled parking spaces to report vehicles illegally parked in disabled parking spaces to the Department of Law Enforcement. Upon receipt of a legitimate report, requires the Department to send a notice to the offender informing them of the report and advising them of the law and penalties for illegally parking in a handicapped space.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl Rhoads | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| 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
- Re-Referred to PSM/TRS, JDC/WAM.
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- Referred to PSM/TCA, JDC/WAM.
- Introduced.
- Passed First Reading.