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HI SB1136

HI SB1136
Relating To Insurance.


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Introduced
01/17/2025
In Committee
01/23/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Establishes ratemaking regulations for insurers who base their rates on a policyholder or applicant's wildfire risk. Amends the definition of "prospective loss costs" to incorporate catastrophe modeling instead of historical aggregate losses. Prohibits insurers from basing certain insurance rates on past loss experience within or outside the State. Requires insurers to provide a list of items that may be covered under a homeowners insurance policy issued or renewed on or after 1/1/2026, as additional living expenses when a claim for additional living expenses is made. If a loss relating to a state of emergency occurs, requires coverage for additional living expenses for a period of not less than 24 months from the loss, subject to other policy provisions. Requires that coverage for additional living expenses not limit a policyholder's right to recovery if the insured home is made uninhabitable by a covered peril and allows an insurer to provide a reasonable alternative remedy that addresses the property condition that precludes reasonable habitation of the insured premises. Requires additional living expenses coverage for at least 2 weeks for certain losses incurred if a state of emergency is accompanied by an order of civil authority restricting access to the home. Beginning on 1/1/2026, requires each newly issued or renewed homeowners insurance policy that covers a property within the State to provide for the replacement cost value of the insured property. Amends the determination of over insurance under section 431:l0E-102, HRS.

AI Summary

This bill establishes comprehensive regulations for insurers regarding wildfire risk assessment and insurance policies, focusing on several key areas. The legislation creates new requirements for insurers who use wildfire risk models to determine insurance rates, mandating that these models must account for community-level and property-level risk mitigation efforts, such as clearing vegetation, using fire-resistant building materials, and maintaining defensible spaces. Insurers must now provide detailed written explanations to policyholders about their wildfire risk scores, including the specific property features influencing the score and potential mitigation measures that could lower their risk rating. The bill also changes how insurers calculate prospective loss costs, shifting from historical aggregate losses to catastrophe modeling, and prohibits insurers from basing rates on past loss experiences. For homeowners insurance policies issued or renewed after January 1, 2026, the bill requires coverage for replacement cost value and mandates that insurers provide extended additional living expenses coverage (up to 36 months) for policyholders experiencing losses during a state of emergency, with provisions for good-faith extensions if reconstruction is delayed. Additionally, the legislation ensures that policyholders have clear appeal processes if they disagree with their assigned wildfire risk classification and provides transparency about how these risk assessments are conducted.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session. (on 12/08/2025)

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