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HRS §279G-2

Ridesharing Liability Protection

This section protects certain groups from being sued if someone gets hurt while ridesharing, as long as the group only encouraged or helped arrange the ride. The protection does not apply if the group owns, leases, or contracts the vehicle used. It is a narrow rule about who is not responsible for injuries.

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The statute, as written — Liability for promoters of ridesharing arrangements

(a) For purposes of this section the term "entity" refers to the State, the counties, schools, community organizations, private nonprofit organizations, rideshare coordinators, and employers who encourage participation in ridesharing arrangements. (b) An entity shall not be liable for injuries to passengers and other persons because the entity provides information, incentives, or otherwise encourages the public, students, or employees to participate in ridesharing arrangements; provided that this section shall not apply if the motor vehicle used in the ridesharing arrangement is owned, leased, or contracted for by the entity.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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