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HI HB254

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Scot Matayoshi

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires property insurers to provide written notice to policyholders at least a specified number of days before renewal when canceling, not renewing, or increasing premiums by 10% or more, including detailed explanations of specific risk factors, claims history, market conditions, and premium calculation breakdowns

  • Mandates insurers file rate schedules and underwriting criteria annually with the Insurance Commissioner, who must conduct periodic reviews of rate-setting practices to prevent price-gouging and unfair discrimination

  • Establishes a Public Reporting and Dispute Resolution Program with a consumer hotline and online complaint system, plus a formal appeals process where the Commissioner must acknowledge appeals within 5 business days and provide written determinations within 30 calendar days

  • Requires 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

  • Requires the Insurance Commissioner to submit annual reports to the legislature summarizing insurer filings, including average premium increases for all policyholders and condominium/cooperative housing associations, reasons for increases, and total policyholder complaints

Legislative Description

Relating To Insurance.

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Last Action

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

12/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Consumer Protection & Commerce1/21/2025

Full Bill Text

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