Hawaii · HB1696

Relating to Commercial Driver's Licenses.

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Sponsors: 14
Votes: May 21
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Description

Lowers the age of who may drive commercially within the State from nineteen to eighteen. Repeals the requirement that a person only operates category 3 vehicles to qualify to drive commercially in the State. Requires the Department of Transportation to amend its rules to lower the minimum age required for a commercial driver's license.

Subjects

ReportDotCountiesProhibitionCommercial Driver'S Licenses

Progress

IntroducedJan 21, 2026
Sent to committeeJan 26, 2026
Passed the first chamberFeb 20, 2026
Sent to committeeFeb 20, 2026
PassedMar 10, 2026
Sent to committeeMar 12, 2026
Sent to committeeMar 23, 2026
Passed both chambersApr 30, 2026
Became lawMay 21, 2026

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