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This bill amends Hawaii's existing regulations for tour aircraft operations by adding a new requirement for operators to have aircraft liability insurance coverage of at least $5,000,000 per person per incident. The insurance must cover both bodily injury and death, as well as property loss and damage. This addition is part of a broader set of permit requirements for tour aircraft operations, which already include identifying aircraft types, specifying daily operation numbers, verifying Federal Aviation Administration certifications, assessing environmental impact, establishing penalties for non-compliance, and requiring monthly operational reports. The bill defines "tour aircraft operations" as businesses offering aircraft for hire to passengers for aerial sightseeing and tourist-related transportation within a Hawaiian island. The new insurance requirement will be incorporated into the existing permit process, and the changes will take effect on July 1, 2025, providing tour operators time to secure the required insurance coverage.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=666&year=2026