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HI HB2730

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/25/2012

Primary Sponsor

Linda Ichiyama

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Makes motor vehicle insurance policy premiums non-refundable upon cancellation to reduce uninsured motorists and prevent drivers from canceling coverage after completing registration and safety inspections.

  • Allows pro rata refund of unearned prepaid premiums when a policy is canceled due to the insured's death or disability preventing motor vehicle operation.

  • Excludes individuals who purchase insurance through premium finance plans allowing monthly payments from the non-refund requirement.

  • Addresses the estimated 11 percent of Hawaii motorists currently driving without insurance by creating financial disincentive to cancel coverage prematurely.

Legislative Description

Motor Vehicle Insurance; Cancellation; Refund; Insured

Last Action

(H) Passed 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 Representative(s) Belatti, C. Lee, M. Lee, Tokioka excused (4).

2/15/2012

Committee Referrals

Consumer Protection & Commerce2/15/2012
Transportation1/27/2012

Full Bill Text

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