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HI HB690

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/5/2013

Primary Sponsor

Ryan Yamane

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases minimum motor vehicle liability insurance coverage in Hawaii from $20,000 per person to $30,000 per person
  • Effective date set for July 1, 2112 to encourage further legislative discussion
  • Average insurance claim in Hawaii for motor vehicle accidents is $25,000, leaving current policyholders potentially exposed to out-of-pocket payments
  • Hawaii Association for Justice supported the measure; USAA, State Farm, GEICO, and other insurers opposed it
  • Committees on Consumer Protection & Commerce and Judiciary amended the original bill which proposed $35,000 coverage and recommended passage

Legislative Description

Motor Vehicle Insurance; Minimum Liability Coverage

Last Action

Referred to CPN.

3/7/2013

Committee Referrals

Commerce and Consumer Protection3/7/2013
Consumer Protection & Commerce2/14/2013
Transportation1/24/2013

Full Bill Text

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