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HI HB885

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2025

Primary Sponsor

Gene Ward

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the "Discounts for Risk Mitigations Program" requiring property insurers to offer premium discounts to condominium associations that make upgrades to reduce risk profiles

  • Qualifying risk mitigation measures include fire-resistant improvements (fire-resistant roofs, vents, enclosed eaves, noncombustible materials within 5 feet of buildings), creating defensible space, and clearing vegetation and combustible materials

  • Additional qualifying upgrades include flood barriers, drainage improvements, sprinkler systems, seismic improvements, and impact-resistant or multipane windows

  • Associations implementing annual maintenance plans for structural inspections, roofing, sealing/waterproofing, HVAC, plumbing, and fire/safety systems also qualify for discounts

  • Requires the Insurance Commissioner to adopt rules specifying discount amounts for each mitigation measure and any additional qualifying actions; effective July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating To Insurance.

Condominiums

Last Action

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

12/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Consumer Protection & Commerce1/23/2025

Full Bill Text

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