This bill mandates a human supervisor in automated vehicles used for commercial passenger transport and offers an income tax credit for training supervisors. The effective date is 7/1/3000.
If you operate a motor carrier with automated vehicles in Hawaii, you must ensure a human supervisor is present by 2026 or face regulatory penalties.
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What This Means
Hawaii's HB1797 introduces requirements for human supervisors in automated vehicles used for commercial passenger transport. It also establishes an income tax credit to support training programs, effective 7/1/3000.
Key Provisions
- Requires a human supervisor in automated vehicles for passenger transport.
- Establishes an income tax credit for training supervisors.
- Applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2026.
- Sunsets on December 31, 2036.
- Effective date is 7/1/3000.
Latest Legislative Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 34)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| AMATO | Primary |
| BELATTI | Primary |
| COCHRAN | Primary |
| GANADEN | Primary |
| GEDEON | Primary |
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Compliance Checklist
Who: Motor carriers operating automated vehicles.
Deadline: By December 31, 2026.
Penalty: Regulatory penalties for non-compliance.
Who: Motor carriers utilizing automated vehicles.
Deadline: By December 31, 2026.
Penalty: Ineligibility for tax credits if not compliant.
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