Hawaii limits car maker liability for speed‑assist devices

Relating To Transportation.

Enrolled· 2026-05-06

Who's it for

Who's it for: Vehicle manufacturers

What it means for you

3/10Hurts you

Bad for everyday people ·

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Plain‑English summary, cross‑checked against the official bill text.

If passed, the bill would protect car makers from lawsuits over smart speed devices, while forcing drivers to install and keep them, and adding fines for tampering.

Our take

What we think, in plain words.

Everyday drivers could lose the ability to sue manufacturers if a speed‑assist system fails, while the state spends money on a single vendor and may charge owners for removal.

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The facts

What the bill actually says, no spin.

The bill creates a statewide program to certify and monitor active intelligent speed assistance systems.
It limits civil liability of vehicle manufacturers, distributors, and retailers for these systems, except for intentional wrongdoing.
Tampering with the system becomes a misdemeanor and can lead to license suspension.
A single vendor would install and maintain the systems, and may be required to pay audit costs.
Lessors may charge a fee to customers for removing the system.