SB398

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THE SENATE

S.B. NO.

398

THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025

STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

Relating to Motor Vehicle rental fees.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

SECTION 1. Chapter 437E, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:

"[Underlined: §][Underlined: 437D- ] [Underlined: Motor vehicle rental car additional driver fee for spouse; prohibition.] [Underlined: A lessor shall not charge a fee for the lessee's spouse to be an additional driver; provided that the spouse is a licensed driver and satisfies the lessor's minimum age requirement for authorized drivers.]"

SECTION 2. New statutory material is underscored.

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

INTRODUCED BY:

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Report Title:

Motor Vehicle Rental Fees; Spouse; Additional Driver

Description:

Prohibits the charging of a fee for a lessee's spouse by a lessor under certain conditions.

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Source: Hawaiʻi State Legislature · Retrieved Nov 8, 2026 · Source document ↗

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