Recent Hawaii OVUII Law Changes
What changed, when it took effect, and who it affects.
Signed May 30, 2025
More time for ADLRO review decisions (Act 146, SB 597)
Gives the ADLRO longer deadlines to issue its first decision on revoking a license after an OVUII arrest, because toxicology results can take longer. Before, a missed deadline often meant the driver’s license was given back.
Official sources
- Hawaii Judiciary — Administrative Driver’s License Revocation Office (ADLRO)
- Hawaii Judiciary — ADLRO Frequently Asked Questions
- Hawaii Judiciary — How do I request an ADLRO hearing?
- Hawaii Judiciary — Is there a fee for an ADLRO hearing?
- Hawaii Judiciary — What is OVUII?
- HRS Chapter 291E — Use of Intoxicants While Operating a Vehicle
- HRS §291E-37 — Administrative review
- HRS §291E-41 — Period of administrative revocation
- HRS §291E-61 — OVUII
- HRS §291E-61.5 — Habitually OVUII
- HRS §286-240 — CDL disqualification
- HRS §287-20 — Proof of financial responsibility
- HRS §707-702.5 — Negligent homicide in the first degree
- HRS §707-705 — Negligent injury in the first degree
- Hawaii DOT — CDL Disqualifying Offenses and Periods
- Hawaii DOT — Ignition Interlock FAQ
- SB 597 CD1 (2025), Act 146 — ADLRO review decision deadlines
- SB 1285 SD2 (2025) — proposed impaired-driving changes
- Hawaii Rules of Penal Procedure
- Hawaii Judiciary — ADLRO Administrative Revocation Process
- Hawaii Judiciary — Application for Ignition Interlock Permit
- Hawaii Judiciary — What do I need to submit to obtain an ignition interlock permit?
- Hawaii Judiciary — Why do I have to go to driver’s education?
- Hawaii Judiciary — District Court Programs
- Hawaii Judiciary — Honolulu DWI Court highlighted in new PSA
- Governor’s Message 1246 (2025) — SB 597 signed
Educational information, not legal advice. Hawaii law changes and every case is different. Confirm deadlines with Administrative Driver’s License Revocation Office (ADLRO), Hawaii State Judiciary and talk to a licensed Hawaii attorney about your situation.
Some details on this page are still being verified against official sources. Check the linked sources before relying on a specific number or deadline.
Last reviewed October 1, 2026.