STATE BILLHI SB 802ENGROSSED

Relating To Insurance.

State of Hawaii

Requires insurers to provide advance written notice to policyholders and the Insurance Commissioner, with reasonable explanations and primary factors, of any policy cancellation, non-renewal, or proposed premium increase, if, upon renewal, premiums are scheduled to increase more than 10 per cent. Requires insurers that provide property insurance to file rate schedules and underlying criteria with the Insurance Commissioner. Requires the Insurance Commissioner to conduct periodic reviews of insurance rates and submit annual reports to the Legislature. Requires the Insurance Commissioner to establish a Public Reporting and Dispute Resolution Program to handle complaints and appeals regarding premium increases. Requires insurers to provide premium discounts or credits to policyholders that implement disaster risk mitigation measures. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Status
Engrossed
Passed its first chamber
Status date
Mar 4, 2025
618 days ago
Current chamber
House of Representatives
Session
2026 Regular Session
HI SB 802 · EngrossedMar 4

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Bill details

Last action
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session. · Dec 8, 2025
Pending committee
Consumer Protection & Commerce

Sponsors

CFCarol FukunagaSenator · Democrat · SD-011Primary sponsor
SCStanley ChangSenator · Democrat · SD-009Primary sponsor
BEBrandon ElefanteSenator · Democrat · SD-016Primary sponsor
THTroy HashimotoSenator · Democrat · SD-005Primary sponsor
JKJarrett KeohokaloleSenator · Democrat · SD-024Primary sponsor
AMAngus McKelveySenator · Democrat · SD-006Primary sponsor
SMSharon MoriwakiSenator · Democrat · SD-012Primary sponsor
KRKarl RhoadsSenator · Democrat · SD-013Primary sponsor
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LILes IharaSenator · Democrat · SD-010
TRTim RichardsSenator · Democrat · SD-004

Bill history

Newest first.

Dec 8, 2025Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
Mar 6, 2025Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 19House
Mar 6, 2025Pass First ReadingHouse
Mar 4, 2025Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 199) in amended form (SD 2).House
Mar 4, 2025Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.Senate
Feb 28, 202548 Hrs. Notice 03-04-25.Senate
Feb 28, 2025Reported from WAM/JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 891) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).Senate
Feb 26, 2025The 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.Senate
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Feb 26, 2025The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WAM were as follows: 13 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, Aquino, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.Senate
Feb 21, 2025The committee(s) on WAM/JDC will hold a public decision making on 02-26-25 10:05AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.Senate
Feb 13, 2025Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC.Senate
Feb 13, 2025Reported from CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 438) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM/JDC.Senate
Feb 7, 2025The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in CPN were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fukunaga, McKelvey, Richards, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.Senate
Feb 5, 2025The committee(s) on CPN deferred the measure until 02-07-25 9:46AM; Conference Room 229.Senate
Jan 31, 2025The committee(s) on CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-05-25 10:00AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.Senate
Jan 23, 2025Referred to CPN, WAM/JDC.Senate
Jan 21, 2025Passed First Reading.Senate
Jan 17, 2025Introduced.Senate

Recorded votes

Senate Judiciary: Passed, With AmendmentsFeb 26, 2025 · Senate · 5 yea · 0 nayPassed
Senate Ways and Means: Passed, With AmendmentsFeb 26, 2025 · Senate · 13 yea · 0 nayPassed
Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection: Passed, With AmendmentsFeb 7, 2025 · Senate · 5 yea · 0 nayPassed

Subjects

  • DCCA
  • Insurance Commissioner
  • Property Insurance
  • Premium Change
  • Notice
  • Review
  • Reports
  • Public Reporting and Dispute Resolution Program
  • Disaster Risk Mitigation

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