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SB 2695

RELATING TO PEDESTRIAN SAFETY.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Stanley Chang and 6 co-sponsors

Hawaii SB 2695 advances pedestrian safety legislation through committee with unanimous support, moving toward final judicial review in March 2026.

Report adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
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Bill Summary · SB 2695

Legislative bill overview

SB 2695 is a pedestrian safety bill introduced in the Hawaii State Senate that has advanced through committee review with amendments. The bill passed the Transportation and Recreation Services (TRS) committee with unanimous support and is currently scheduled for a Judiciary and Civil Law Committee hearing on March 3, 2026.

Why is this important

Pedestrian safety legislation affects public health outcomes, particularly in urban areas where foot traffic is high. Hawaii's island communities, with their mix of tourist and residential pedestrian traffic, face specific safety challenges that targeted legislation can address.

Potential points of contention

  • The specific safety measures included in the amended version (SD 1) are not detailed in the available action summary, making it unclear whether the amendments expanded or narrowed the bill's scope
  • Implementation costs and responsibility assignment between state and municipal governments may create budget or jurisdictional disputes
  • Potential conflicts between pedestrian accommodation measures and traffic flow efficiency, particularly in congested commercial districts

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

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