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HB 2417

RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE LICENSE REVOCATION.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Cory Chun and 9 co-sponsors

HB 2417 modifies Hawaii's administrative license revocation procedures for DUI-arrested drivers, adjusting suspension protocols separate from criminal court proceedings.

Pending introduction.
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Bill Summary · HB 2417

Legislative bill overview

HB 2417 modifies Hawaii's administrative license revocation (ALR) procedures, which allow the Department of Transportation to suspend driving privileges following arrest for driving under the influence. The bill adjusts the administrative process for license suspension separate from criminal court proceedings.

Why is this important

Administrative license revocation is a significant consequence affecting employment, transportation access, and daily life. Changes to ALR procedures directly impact due process rights for accused drivers and road safety enforcement mechanisms in Hawaii.

Potential points of contention

  • Due process concerns: Adjustments to ALR procedures may alter the balance between swift enforcement and drivers' procedural rights to contest license suspension
  • Public safety vs. individual rights: Debate over whether proposed changes strengthen or weaken protection against impaired driving
  • Implementation clarity: The specific mechanics of the revised ALR process and how it coordinates with criminal DUI proceedings remain unclear without bill details

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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