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HI HB1721
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
Luke Evslin
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AI Summary
- Amends Hawaii's expedited housing permit process established by Act 295 (2025) to clarify insurance and liability requirements for licensed professionals (architects and engineers)
- Reduces minimum insurance coverage requirement from $2,000,000 to $1,000,000 and specifies that the State and county must be named as additional insureds under commercial general liability policies only
- Limits indemnification obligations so licensed professionals are only liable for claims caused by their own negligent acts, errors, or omissions rather than broader liability
- Removes requirement that licensed professionals certify in writing that a certificate of occupancy is warranted; counties will now issue certificates directly with notation that approval was by the licensed professional under expedited permit
- Takes effect July 1, 3000 (placeholder date) and repeals June 30, 2031
Legislative Description
Relating To Housing.
Insurance
Last Action
The committee(s) on EIG/HOU has scheduled a public hearing on 03-19-26 3:02PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
3/16/2026
Committee Referrals
Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs3/12/2026
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs2/20/2026
Consumer Protection & Commerce2/9/2026
Housing1/26/2026
Full Bill Text
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