Hawaii 2026 Regular Session All Bills (Page 233)
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB2956
Introduced
1/23/26
Refer
1/30/26
Defines the term "cosmetics". Requires all merchants that sell cosmetics to accept returns of new or unopened goods within specified time frames. Exempts certain merchants that sell cosmetics. Clarifies the definition of "conspicuous sign". Beginning 1/1/2027, requires a merchant that sells cosmetics and receives three or more warning letters from the Office of Consumer Protection for failing to post a conspicuous sign to post return and refund policy signs printed and distributed by the Office of Consumer Protection. Appropriates funds.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB2949
Introduced
1/23/26
Refer
1/30/26
Report Pass
2/20/26
Refer
2/20/26
Establishes the Ombudsman's Office for Homeowners Insurance within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Establishes the Ombudsman's Office for Homeowners Insurance Special Fund. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB2951
Introduced
1/23/26
Refer
1/30/26
Requires mortgage servicers to comply with certain requirements regarding the disbursement of insurance proceeds for residential real estate that has been destroyed or damaged.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB2950
Introduced
1/23/26
Refer
1/30/26
Report Pass
3/5/26
Engrossed
3/10/26
Refer
3/12/26
Authorizes captive insurance companies to underwrite, reinsure, or otherwise assume catastrophic property and casualty risks, subject to the approval and continuing supervision of the Insurance Commissioner. Allows the Commissioner to set certain minimum standards for captive insurance companies underwriting catastrophic property and casualty risk. Requires captive insurance companies underwriting catastrophic property and casualty risk to provide certain information in reports to the Commissioner. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB2952
Introduced
1/23/26
Refer
1/30/26
Report Pass
3/5/26
Engrossed
3/10/26
Refer
3/12/26
Beginning 1/1/2027, requires certain insurers to notify policyholders of rate changes at least 60 days before the effective date of the rate change. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB2965
Introduced
1/23/26
Refer
1/30/26
Requires insurers intending to non-renew a property insurance policy to provide the insured with timely notice, factual reasons, and an opportunity to address any correctable issues.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB2966
Introduced
1/23/26
Refer
1/30/26
Requires insurers, after a policyholder experiences a total loss, to automatically refund any unearned premium; adjust premiums for subsequent policy terms to reflect the absence of a dwelling, structure, or contents; and provide policyholders with clear notice of the coverage needed for vacant property or while rebuilding.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB2967
Introduced
1/23/26
Refer
1/30/26
Establishes consumer protection requirements for the use of artificial intelligence systems in consumer interactions and consequential decisions, including disclosures, documentation, and a right to correction, appeal, and human review. Makes certain violations an unfair or deceptive act or practice. Requires risk management and impact assessments for high-risk artificial intelligence systems. Requires incident reports to the Executive Director of the Office of Consumer Protection and the Attorney General.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB2968
Introduced
1/23/26
Refer
1/30/26
Report Pass
2/18/26
Refer
2/18/26
Requires hotelkeepers to supply and provide annual training on the proper use and limitations of a panic button to certain workers no later than 1/1/2027. Effective 1/1/2077. (SD1)
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB296
Introduced
1/15/25
Refer
1/21/25
Authorizes a physician, upon consultation with a minor patient who indicates that the minor was the victim of a sexual offense, with the consent of the minor patient, to perform customary and necessary examinations to obtain evidence of the sexual offense and may prescribe for and treat the patient for any immediate condition caused by the sexual offense. Provides that the consent of the parent, parents, or legal guardian of a minor offender who has been committed to the Hawaii youth correctional facilities is not necessary in order to authorize hospital, medical, mental health, dental, emergency health, or emergency surgical care.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB2960
Introduced
1/23/26
Refer
1/30/26
Report Pass
3/5/26
Engrossed
3/10/26
Refer
3/12/26
Report Pass
4/9/26
Establishes a minimum time frame of twenty-four months following loss due to declared state of emergency for the policyholder to submit documentation to recover full replacement cost value of covered dwelling or structure. Allows extensions for good cause. Establishes a minimum time frame of twelve months from completion of covered dwelling or structure for the policyholder to submit documentation to recover full replacement cost value of covered personal property. Requires homeowners insurers to give timely notice to policyholders to explain the time frames and extensions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB2961
Introduced
1/23/26
Refer
1/30/26
Report Pass
2/19/26
Refer
2/19/26
Report Pass
3/5/26
Engrossed
3/6/26
Refer
3/10/26
Report Pass
3/30/26
Refer
3/30/26
Report Pass
4/10/26
Requires homeowners insurance policies to permit an insured who sustains a total loss from a peril for which a state of emergency was declared to (1) apply additional living expenses benefits toward the lease of a housing unit to serve as the insured's temporary primary residence; (2) pay an advance of at least four months of additional living expenses benefits; and (3) provide additional living expenses benefits for a minimum of twenty-four months, subject to policy limits. Provides for extensions of additional living expenses benefits under certain conditions. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB2957
Introduced
1/23/26
Refer
1/30/26
Report Pass
2/19/26
Refer
2/19/26
Establishes the Tenant Displacement Working Group within the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to address tenant displacement and relocation in the State. Requires the Tenant Displacement Working Group to report to the Legislature. Appropriates Funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB2958
Introduced
1/23/26
Refer
1/30/26
Prohibits a landlord or the landlord's agent from charging an application fee for a criminal background check or credit report if an applicant provides a certified copy of a recent criminal background check or credit report. Prohibits a landlord or the landlord's agent from charging an application fee if a recent comprehensive reusable tenant screening report is available. Requires a landlord or the landlord's agent to provide, upon request, a certified copy of an applicant's criminal background check or credit report.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii Senate Bill SB2959
Introduced
1/23/26
Refer
1/30/26
Beginning 11/1/2026, requires landlords to accept comprehensive reusable tenant screening reports, if made available by an applicant, and prohibits application fees in such case.