Hawaii HB1797 mandates a supervisor on automated vehicles used by motor carriers for passenger transport and establishes a tax credit for training.

Hawaii HB1797 amends state statutes to require a supervisor on board any automated vehicle used by a motor carrier for passenger transport. The supervisor must be licensed and perform real-time driving tasks. The bill also introduces a tax credit for motor carriers to cover expenses related to training supervisors for automated vehicles. This credit applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025, and is capped at a certain amount. The bill defines "automated vehicle" and "dynamic driving task" and specifies exemptions for certain vehicles.

Hawaii HB1797 mandates a supervisor on automated vehicles used by motor carriers for passenger transport and establishes a tax credit for training.

Hawaii HB1797 amends state statutes to require a supervisor on board any automated vehicle used by a motor carrier for passenger transport. The supervisor must be licensed and perform real-time driving tasks. The bill also introduces a tax credit for motor carriers to cover expenses related to training supervisors for automated vehicles. This credit applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025, and is capped at a certain amount. The bill defines "automated vehicle" and "dynamic driving task" and specifies exemptions for certain vehicles.