Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii HB 996
RELATING TO ABOLITION OF JOINT AND SEVERAL LIABILITY FOR GOVERNMENT ENTITIES IN HIGHWAY-RELATED CIVIL ACTIONS.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- NAKAMURA (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
Amends sections 663-10.5 and 663-10.9, HRS, to abolish joint and several liability for government entities in claims and cases relating to the maintenance and design of highways under chapter 663, HRS, so that government entities would be liable only for the percentage share of the damages actually attributable to them.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 21, 2025 · House
Pending introduction. - Jan 23, 2025 · House
Introduced and Pass First Reading. - Jan 23, 2025 · House
Referred to TRN, JHA, referral sheet 3 - Jan 31, 2025 · House
Bill scheduled to be heard by TRN on Tuesday, 02-04-25 10:00AM in House conference room 430 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. - Feb 4, 2025 · House
The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. - Dec 8, 2025 · Legislature
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.