HI HB2645

Clarifies that hotels, apartments, condominiums, hospitals, healthcare facilities, and other facilities receiving compensation for shelter are not disqualified from civil liability exemptions under Hawaii Revised Statutes section 663-10.7 during disasters or emergencies.

Allows property owners providing emergency shelter to sell commodities to sheltered persons without losing liability protections, provided they do not engage in price gouging.

Defines "remuneration" to exclude compensation paid by guests for lodging, by patients/residents in licensed healthcare facilities, by students/minors in educational facilities, and by sheltered persons for commodities sold (at regular prices).

Adds definition of "commodity" to include materials, merchandise, supplies, food, water, medication, chemicals, petroleum products, and other goods necessary for health, safety, and welfare.

Takes effect upon approval.