Bill Text: HI SB382 | 2023 | Regular Session | Amended
Bill Title: Relating To Motor Vehicles.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-0)
Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2023-03-09 - Referred to TRN, CPC , referral sheet 17 [SB382 Detail]
Download: Hawaii-2023-SB382-Amended.html
THE SENATE |
S.B. NO. |
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THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE, 2023 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to prohibit motor vehicle manufacturers from charging subscription fees for the use of certain services that employ equipment already installed in a motor vehicle at the time of sale.
SECTION 2. Chapter 437, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to part I to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:
"§437- Manufacturer subscriptions; prohibited. No manufacturer shall charge to any consumer in the State a subscription fee for the use of any service that employs equipment already installed in the applicable motor vehicle at the time of sale as a new motor vehicle; provided that this section shall not apply to entertainment streaming subscriptions and vehicle navigation."
SECTION 3. This Act does not affect rights and duties that matured, penalties that were incurred, and proceedings that were begun before its effective date.
SECTION 4. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2050.
Report Title:
Motor Vehicles; Manufacturers; Subscriptions; Prohibition
Description:
Prohibits motor vehicle manufacturers from charging subscription fees for certain services that employ equipment already installed in the motor vehicle at the time of sale as a new motor vehicle. Provides that the prohibition shall not apply to entertainment streaming subscription services and vehicle navigation. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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