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HI SR43

Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/7/2023

Primary Sponsor

Carol Fukunaga

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Origin

Senate

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requests the Insurance Division of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs conduct a study on implementing captive insurance laws similar to Massachusetts' system to address Hawaii's residential condominium property insurance needs

  • Study triggered by steep increases in residential condominium property insurance since 2021, partially due to City and County of Honolulu ordinances requiring automatic fire sprinkler systems in certain residential condominium buildings

  • Insurance Division must survey condominium property management companies, Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Hawaii Captive Insurance Council, Hawaii Council of Community Associations, Kokua Council, and Hawaii Chapter of the Community Associations Institute

  • Requires submission of findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than twenty days prior to the start of the 2024 regular session

  • Directs transmission of a certified copy to the Insurance Commissioner

Legislative Description

Requesting That The Insurance Division Of The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs Conduct A Study Analyzing Whether Implementation In This State Of Laws Similar To Massachusetts' Captive Insurance Laws Would Address This State's Residential Condominium Property Insurance Needs.

Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Last Action

The committee on CPN deferred the measure.

3/16/2023

Committee Referrals

Commerce and Consumer Protection3/10/2023

Full Bill Text

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