SB1147

Hawaii SB1147 aims to combat noise pollution by defining unreasonable noise and enhancing enforcement.

Hawaii SB1147 seeks to address noise pollution by amending the definition of unreasonable noise, particularly during nighttime hours in residential areas. The bill establishes that noise exceeding 80 dBA between 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. in residential zones constitutes unreasonable noise. It also mandates training for law enforcement officers in using sound level meters and provides funding for purchasing these meters to aid in enforcement. The bill aims to protect residents' health and improve their quality of life by ensuring better monitoring and enforcement of noise regulations.