Bill
GM 1230
Act 130 requires anyone under 18 to wear a properly fitted helmet while skateboarding on public property in Hawaii, with helmet standards and enforcement guidance.
GM 1230 Summary: Act 130 (SB344, SD1 HD2 CD1)
Overview
- Purpose: To inform the Hawaii Legislature that SB344, SD1, HD2, CD1 was signed into law as Act 130 on May 29, 2025, relating to highway safety.
- Status: Proclamation/receipt informing the Legislature of enactment. The Governor approved the bill on May 29, 2025.
What the bill does (key provisions)
- Helmet requirement for minors: Establishes a new section in Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 291C (Part XII) requiring anyone under 18 years old to wear a helmet while operating a skateboard on streets, roadways, bikeways, or any other public property.
- Helmet standards: The helmet must be properly fitted and fastened, designed to protect against head trauma, and tested by a nationally recognized agency (examples given: NHTSA, National Safety Council, Children’s Safety Network).
- Scope of the rule: Applies to all public property; does not legalize skateboard use in violation of county ordinances.
- Definition: The act defines “skateboard” as a short board on wheels that a person stands on to move or perform tricks.
- Effective date: The act takes effect upon its approval by the Governor (Act 130 was approved May 29, 2025).
Affected parties and impact
- Riders: Individuals under 18 who skateboard on public property are subject to the helmet requirement.
- Law enforcement and public property managers: Enforcement and any related public-safety guidance or ordinances may reference the new helmet requirement.
- Counties: The measure explicitly notes that state law does not override or authorize skateboarding in violation of county ordinances; county regulations remain applicable where relevant.
Procedural and timeline context
- Legislative action: SB344 passed Final Reading in both chambers on April 30, 2025.
- Enactment: Governor signed SB344, CD1 into law as Act 130 on May 29, 2025.
- GM1230 status: Received (a proclamation informing the Legislature of enactment).
Notes
- This summary focuses on the substantive changes and their practical effect on skateboard safety for minors, and the statutory change to Chapter 291C.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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