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HI HB1645
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
Scot Matayoshi
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AI Summary
- Nonprofit child welfare service organizations under contract with the Department of Human Services would be exempt from paying pre-judgment interest, post-judgment interest, and punitive damages in lawsuits
- Lawsuits against these nonprofit organizations would be tried by a judge rather than a jury, unless all parties consent to a jury trial
- Joint and several liability would be abolished for these organizations, making them liable only for their proportional share of damages when multiple tortfeasors are involved
- No appeal bond would be required from nonprofit child welfare service organizations when appealing a judgment
- The bill responds to insurance market challenges facing child welfare nonprofits, including carrier withdrawals, reduced coverage limits, and significantly higher premiums that threaten their ability to maintain state contracts
Legislative Description
Relating To Liability.
Liability
Last Action
Referred to HHS/CPN, JDC.
3/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Health and Human Services3/12/2026
Consumer Protection & Commerce2/20/2026
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs2/9/2026
Human Services & Homelessness1/26/2026
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