Environment
No direct effect
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Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateHawaiiIntroduced
HB 2023: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Darius Kila
HB 2023 status: Introduced — Act 260, 07/15/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1363) (updated Jul 15, 2026).
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Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
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Overall Score
56OUT OF 100
Score:56/100 civic fit
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 60/100
Constitutionality65%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion45%
Bill summary
Requires the Department of Transportation to administer a statewide program for certification of active intelligent speed assistance systems and select a vendor for the installation and maintenance of systems. Limits the civil liability of motor vehicle manufacturers, distributors, and retailers for active intelligent speed assistance systems. Makes circumventing or tampering with an active intelligent speed assistance system a misdemeanor. Establishes penalties for operating a motor vehicle in violation of a court-ordered active intelligent speed assistance system requirement. Allows the Judiciary to impose the installation of active intelligent speed assistance systems as an additional penalty and as part of a license suspension or revocation for repeat offenders of certain traffic violations. Effective 1/1/2028. (CD1)
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Provides civil liability protection for vehicle manufacturers
- Provides civil liability protection for vehicle distributors
- Provides civil liability protection for vehicle retailers
Risks
- Increases financial burden on drivers through mandatory installation
- Increases financial burden on drivers through system maintenance
- Potential for government procurement costs to increase state spending
Society
Mixed / Neutral
45%
Benefits
- Potential reduction in recidivism for traffic violations
- Clearer legal pathways for penalizing repeat traffic offenders
- Improvement in overall road safety for the general public
Risks
- Criminalization of tampering creates new misdemeanor risks
- Disproportionate financial impact on low-income repeat offenders
- Mandated hardware installation may be viewed as government overreach
Technology Industry
Mixed / Neutral
55%
Benefits
- Creates market for certified intelligent speed assistance systems
- Standardization promotes innovation in speed control technology
- State certification provides a regulatory framework for vendors
Risks
- System reliability concerns could lead to future regulatory shifts
- Cybersecurity risks inherent in active vehicle speed assistance
- Liability limits may reduce incentives to fix product defects
Civic Accountability
Mixed / Neutral
55%
Benefits
- Establishes a clear administrative role for the DOT
- Defines specific judicial authority for traffic penalties
- Mandates certification program ensures oversight of devices
Risks
- Limited detail on oversight mechanisms for vendor selection
- Lack of public transparency provisions for device certification
- Ambiguity in how the Judiciary will manage installation logistics
Public Health & Safety
Positive outlook
65%
Benefits
- Active speed assistance reduces potential for high-speed crashes
- Directly targets repeat offenders to improve road safety
- Certification program ensures safety systems meet minimum standards
Risks
- System failure could create new road safety hazards
- Risk of driver distraction during system engagement
- Potential for unexpected acceleration or deceleration events
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Low
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Criminalizing the tampering of speed assistance systems introduces potential for significant legal consequences for vehicle owners.
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