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HI HB764

Bill

Status

Passed

4/24/2019

Primary Sponsor

Roy Takumi

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Exempts Kalawao County from the requirement that motor vehicle insurers maintain a complete sales and claims service office in the State.

  • Modifies Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 431:10C-119(a)(2) to clarify that the "brick and mortar" office requirement does not apply to Kalawao County.

  • Recognizes that Kalawao County is the smallest county in the United States by population and land area, making a physical insurance office unnecessary.

  • Builds on 2016 legislation allowing electronic insurance cards and 2018 Act 216 permitting insurers to meet office requirements through licensed producers in each county where they do business.

  • Takes effect upon approval.

Legislative Description

Relating To Motor Vehicle Insurance.

Motor Vehicle Insurance

Last Action

Act 019, 04/23/2019 (Gov. Msg. No. 1120).

4/24/2019

Committee Referrals

Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health3/5/2019
Consumer Protection & Commerce2/12/2019
Transportation1/28/2019

Full Bill Text

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