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HI SB2962

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Angus McKelvey

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Homeowners who suffer a total loss during a declared state of emergency may rebuild at a different location or purchase an existing home elsewhere without losing replacement cost, extended replacement cost, or building code upgrade coverage
  • Total insurance payments cannot exceed what would have been payable for rebuilding at the original location, and land value at the new location is excluded from calculations
  • Policyholders may combine dwelling coverage and other structures coverage limits to fund rebuilding or replacement when dwelling coverage alone is insufficient
  • Insurers must provide written notice to affected policyholders informing them of their rights to rebuild at a different location and combine coverage limits
  • Takes effect January 1, 2027, and applies to all homeowners insurance policies issued or renewed on or after that date

Legislative Description

Relating To Insurance.

Notice

Last Action

Re-Referred to CPN.

2/17/2026

Committee Referrals

Commerce and Consumer Protection2/17/2026
Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs1/30/2026

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