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HB 169

RELATING TO MOPEDS.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Tina Grandinetti and 13 co-sponsors

HB 169 modifies Hawaii moped regulations through unspecified amendments, advancing through Transportation Committee with split support before deferring to 2026 session.

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Bill Summary · HB 169

Legislative bill overview

HB 169 modifies Hawaii's regulations governing mopeds, though the specific amendments are not detailed in the available legislative history. The bill passed the Transportation Committee with amendments in February 2025 and was referred to the Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs Committee before being carried over to the 2026 session.

Why is this important

Moped regulations affect public safety, traffic enforcement, and accessibility for residents in Hawaii, where two-wheeled vehicles are common transportation. Changes to moped rules can impact licensing requirements, safety standards, operational restrictions, or insurance mandates that affect thousands of riders and road users statewide.

Potential points of contention

  • The specific nature of proposed amendments remains unclear from available records, making it difficult to identify which stakeholder groups opposed or supported changes
  • The bill's narrow passage through Transportation Committee (8 ayes, 1 aye with reservations, 3 noes) suggests internal disagreement about the proposed regulations
  • Three House members voted against the measure, indicating potential concerns about the amendments that warrant public scrutiny before 2026 reintroduction

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

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