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Law allows electronic paperwork for totaled vehicle transfers in 2027

Starting July 1, 2027, people transferring totaled vehicles to insurers can sign supporting papers electronically without a notary after the insurer pays the settlement.

What it does

Starting July 1, 2027, people can sign supporting papers electronically without a notary when transferring a totaled vehicle to an insurer after it pays the settlement.

Starting July 1, 2027, insurers must cover claims against county finance directors that result from issuing vehicle titles using electronically signed papers without a notary.

Starting July 1, 2027, people handling salvage paperwork can use an electronic statement without a notary for lost registration papers or plates, instead of a notarized sworn statement.

Argument forVehicle owners could complete transfer paperwork more easily by signing electronically without arranging a visit to a notary.

Argument againstInsurers could face claim costs because they must protect county finance directors when titles rely on electronic signatures without a notary.

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People can sign supporting transfer papers electronically without a notary. These rules cover supporting papers used to transfer a vehicle to an insurance company under the salvage vehicle law. The insurance company must have paid damages under a total loss settlement. Covered papers include permission for someone to act for the owner, requests for replacement titles, and mileage disclosures. The papers can also be printed. These rules take effect on July 1, 2027.

Insurance companies must protect county finance directors from financial losses caused by covered claims. This protection covers claims resulting from the finance director issuing a title under the salvage vehicle law. The duty applies when a title is issued using documents signed electronically without a notary. The insurer's duty takes effect on July 1, 2027.

The person responsible for salvage paperwork can file an electronically signed statement about missing registration papers or license plates. This option covers salvage sales and transfers to insurers under the salvage vehicle law. The statement goes to the county responsible for the vehicle. The statement must say the responsible person does not know where the missing items are. The person must still send the ownership certificate or other proof of title to the county finance director. The electronic statement option takes effect on July 1, 2027.

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IntroducedJan 14
Passed SenateMar 10
Passed HouseApr 8
To GovernorMay 7
Became LawJun 5

Looking ahead

No hearings or votes scheduled.

History

2026
1. Jun 5Act 092, 06/05/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1192).Latest
2. Jun 5Act 092, on 06/05/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1192).Became Law
3. May 8Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).Minor
4. May 7Enrolled to Governor.To Governor
5. May 6Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).Major
  - Vote recorded Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1. Result: pass.Lower
6. May 5Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 814).Minor
7. May 1Deferred one day 05-06-26.Minor
  - Vote recorded Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Result: pass.Upper
8. May 1Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 24; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) Fukunaga).Major
9. Apr 29Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 11-26).
10. Apr 2948 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-01-26.
11. Apr 29Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 11-26) as amended in (CD 1).
12. Apr 29Forty-eight (48) hours notice Friday, 05-01-26.
13. Apr 24The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Inouye, Keohokalole, Rhoads, Elefante; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.Minor
  - Vote recorded The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Upper
  - Vote recorded The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. Result: pass.Lower
14. Apr 24The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 3 Ayes: Representative(s) Kila, Matayoshi, Pierick; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.Minor
15. Apr 23Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 811).Minor
16. Apr 22House Conferees Appointed: Kila, Matayoshi Co-Chairs; Pierick.
17. Apr 22Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-24-26 9:30AM; CR 329.
18. Apr 20Senate Conferees Appointed: Inouye Chair; Keohokalole, Rhoads Co-Chairs; Elefante.
19. Apr 20Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 714).Minor
20. Apr 10Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 564).Minor
21. Apr 9Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 483).Minor
22. Apr 9Senate disagrees with House amendments.Minor
23. Apr 8Passed Third Reading as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1). Transmitted to Senate.Passed House
  - Vote recorded Passed Third Reading as amended in HD 2. Result: pass.Lower
24. Apr 6Reported from CPC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1809-26) as amended in HD 2, recommending passage on Third Reading.
25. Apr 6Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 04-08-26.
26. Apr 1The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 11 Ayes: Representative(s) Matayoshi, Grandinetti, Chun, Ilagan, Ichiyama, Iwamoto, Kong, Lowen, Marten, Tam, Pierick; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none.Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Lower
27. Mar 30Bill scheduled to be heard by CPC on Wednesday, 04-01-26 2:00PM in House conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
28. Mar 19Reported from TRN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1231-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to CPC.
  - Vote recorded Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC. Result: pass.Lower
29. Mar 19Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).Minor
30. Mar 17The committee on TRN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Kila, Miyake, Cochran, Evslin, Grandinetti, Kitagawa, La Chica, Muraoka, Pierick; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none.Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee on TRN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Lower
31. Mar 12Pass First ReadingMinor
32. Mar 12Referred to TRN, CPC, referral sheet 17Minor
33. Mar 12Bill scheduled to be heard by TRN on Tuesday, 03-17-26 9:30AM in House conference room 430 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
34. Mar 10Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.Passed Senate
  - Vote recorded Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Result: pass.Upper
35. Mar 10Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 157) in amended form (SD 2).Minor
36. Mar 6Reported from CPN/JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2926) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).
37. Mar 648 Hrs. Notice 03-10-26.
38. Feb 26The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in CPN were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fukunaga, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Lamosao, McKelvey.Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Upper
  - Vote recorded The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Upper
39. Feb 26The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, San Buenaventura, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.Minor
40. Feb 20The committee(s) on CPN/JDC will hold a public decision making on 02-26-26 9:30AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
41. Feb 10Reported from TRS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2142) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to CPN/JDC.
42. Feb 10Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/JDC.Minor
43. Feb 3The committee(s) on TRS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in TRS were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Inouye, Elefante, Lee, C., DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Kanuha.Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee(s) on TRS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Upper
44. Jan 28The committee(s) on TRS has scheduled a public hearing on 02-03-26 3:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
45. Jan 22Referred to TRS, CPN/JDC.Minor
46. Jan 21Introduced and passed First Reading.Minor
47. Jan 14Pending Introduction.Introduced

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SB 2053HawaiiProcess complete

Law allows electronic paperwork for totaled vehicle transfers in 2027

Starting July 1, 2027, people transferring totaled vehicles to insurers can sign supporting papers electronically without a notary after the insurer pays the settlement.

What it does

Starting July 1, 2027, people can sign supporting papers electronically without a notary when transferring a totaled vehicle to an insurer after it pays the settlement.

Starting July 1, 2027, insurers must cover claims against county finance directors that result from issuing vehicle titles using electronically signed papers without a notary.

Starting July 1, 2027, people handling salvage paperwork can use an electronic statement without a notary for lost registration papers or plates, instead of a notarized sworn statement.

Argument forVehicle owners could complete transfer paperwork more easily by signing electronically without arranging a visit to a notary.

Argument againstInsurers could face claim costs because they must protect county finance directors when titles rely on electronic signatures without a notary.

More detail

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Where it stands

IntroducedJan 14
Passed SenateMar 10
Passed HouseApr 8
To GovernorMay 7
Became LawJun 5

Looking ahead

No hearings or votes scheduled.

History

2026
1. Jun 5Act 092, 06/05/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1192).Latest
2. Jun 5Act 092, on 06/05/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1192).Became Law
3. May 8Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).Minor
4. May 7Enrolled to Governor.To Governor
5. May 6Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).Major
  - Vote recorded Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1. Result: pass.Lower
6. May 5Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 814).Minor
7. May 1Deferred one day 05-06-26.Minor
  - Vote recorded Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Result: pass.Upper
8. May 1Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 24; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) Fukunaga).Major
9. Apr 29Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 11-26).
10. Apr 2948 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-01-26.
11. Apr 29Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 11-26) as amended in (CD 1).
12. Apr 29Forty-eight (48) hours notice Friday, 05-01-26.
13. Apr 24The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Inouye, Keohokalole, Rhoads, Elefante; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.Minor
  - Vote recorded The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Upper
  - Vote recorded The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. Result: pass.Lower
14. Apr 24The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 3 Ayes: Representative(s) Kila, Matayoshi, Pierick; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.Minor
15. Apr 23Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 811).Minor
16. Apr 22House Conferees Appointed: Kila, Matayoshi Co-Chairs; Pierick.
17. Apr 22Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-24-26 9:30AM; CR 329.
18. Apr 20Senate Conferees Appointed: Inouye Chair; Keohokalole, Rhoads Co-Chairs; Elefante.
19. Apr 20Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 714).Minor
20. Apr 10Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 564).Minor
21. Apr 9Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 483).Minor
22. Apr 9Senate disagrees with House amendments.Minor
23. Apr 8Passed Third Reading as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1). Transmitted to Senate.Passed House
  - Vote recorded Passed Third Reading as amended in HD 2. Result: pass.Lower
24. Apr 6Reported from CPC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1809-26) as amended in HD 2, recommending passage on Third Reading.
25. Apr 6Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 04-08-26.
26. Apr 1The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 11 Ayes: Representative(s) Matayoshi, Grandinetti, Chun, Ilagan, Ichiyama, Iwamoto, Kong, Lowen, Marten, Tam, Pierick; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none.Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Lower
27. Mar 30Bill scheduled to be heard by CPC on Wednesday, 04-01-26 2:00PM in House conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
28. Mar 19Reported from TRN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1231-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to CPC.
  - Vote recorded Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC. Result: pass.Lower
29. Mar 19Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).Minor
30. Mar 17The committee on TRN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Kila, Miyake, Cochran, Evslin, Grandinetti, Kitagawa, La Chica, Muraoka, Pierick; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none.Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee on TRN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Lower
31. Mar 12Pass First ReadingMinor
32. Mar 12Referred to TRN, CPC, referral sheet 17Minor
33. Mar 12Bill scheduled to be heard by TRN on Tuesday, 03-17-26 9:30AM in House conference room 430 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
34. Mar 10Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.Passed Senate
  - Vote recorded Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Result: pass.Upper
35. Mar 10Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 157) in amended form (SD 2).Minor
36. Mar 6Reported from CPN/JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2926) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).
37. Mar 648 Hrs. Notice 03-10-26.
38. Feb 26The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in CPN were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fukunaga, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Lamosao, McKelvey.Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Upper
  - Vote recorded The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Upper
39. Feb 26The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, San Buenaventura, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.Minor
40. Feb 20The committee(s) on CPN/JDC will hold a public decision making on 02-26-26 9:30AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
41. Feb 10Reported from TRS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2142) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to CPN/JDC.
42. Feb 10Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/JDC.Minor
43. Feb 3The committee(s) on TRS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in TRS were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Inouye, Elefante, Lee, C., DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Kanuha.Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee(s) on TRS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Upper
44. Jan 28The committee(s) on TRS has scheduled a public hearing on 02-03-26 3:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
45. Jan 22Referred to TRS, CPN/JDC.Minor
46. Jan 21Introduced and passed First Reading.Minor
47. Jan 14Pending Introduction.Introduced

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