The Overview
Hawaii has passed a new law allowing deaf drivers to register their vehicles with a deafness designation that law enforcement can see when accessing the vehicle's information. Gov. Josh Green (D-HI) signed the bill into law July 15 as Act 261. [](#ngr-36934e39-2e4f-460e-a417-107b49d8c804)
What the Law Does
SB 2851 authorizes deaf motor vehicle owners to register their vehicles as being owned by a deaf individual. When a law enforcement officer electronically accesses the vehicle's registration information, the deafness designation will appear. The law takes effect Jan. 1, 2027.
By the Numbers
Hawaii has an estimated population of 1,432,820 residents. The state's median household income is $100,389, and 92% of households have a broadband internet subscription.
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