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HI HB2054

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/22/2024

Primary Sponsor

Greggor Ilagan

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Hawaii Property Insurance Association to offer homeowners insurance policy options that exclude lava coverage in addition to standard policies.

  • Addresses high insurance premiums in lava zones of Hawaii County caused by volcanic risk, limited private insurer competition, and increased reinsurance costs following the 2018 lower Puna lava flow eruption.

  • Allows homeowners to purchase property and casualty or fire insurance covering traditional risks without paying for volcano-related coverage separately.

  • Amends Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 431:21-109(a) to mandate that when the association offers additional coverages, it must provide options or packages excluding lava coverage.

  • Takes effect upon approval.

Legislative Description

Relating To Insurance.

Insurance

Last Action

Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2

1/24/2024

Committee Referrals

Consumer Protection & Commerce1/24/2024

Full Bill Text

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