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HI SB802

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Carol Fukunaga

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires property insurers to provide written notice to policyholders and the Insurance Commissioner at least a specified number of days before renewal if premiums will increase by 10% or more, including explanations of causes such as risk factors, claims history, market conditions, policy changes, and detailed premium breakdowns.

  • Mandates property insurers file annual rate schedules, underwriting criteria, and reports with the Insurance Commissioner detailing average premium increases, reasons for increases, and policyholder complaints.

  • Directs the Insurance Commissioner to conduct periodic reviews of insurance rates for compliance with state law and rate-setting practices, and submit annual reports to the Legislature summarizing findings and recommendations.

  • Establishes a public reporting and dispute resolution program administered by the Insurance Commissioner, including a consumer hotline and appeals process for policyholders to challenge premium increases, with decisions required within 30 calendar days.

  • Requires property insurers to provide premium discounts or credits to policyholders who implement disaster risk mitigation measures such as wind-resistant roofing, flood-proofing systems, and fire suppression systems, effective July 1, 2050.

Legislative Description

Relating To Insurance.

DCCA

Last Action

Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 19

3/6/2025

Committee Referrals

Consumer Protection & Commerce3/6/2025
Ways and Means2/13/2025
Commerce and Consumer Protection1/23/2025

Full Bill Text

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