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This concurrent resolution requests the Insurance Commissioner to conduct a comprehensive study on uninsured motorists in Hawaii, recognizing that approximately 11% of drivers operate vehicles without valid insurance coverage. The study aims to examine three key areas: first, estimating the number of uninsured motorists in the state; second, analyzing the financial impact on insured drivers, including potential premium increases; and third, developing recommendations to reduce the number of uninsured motorists. The resolution highlights the significant challenges posed by uninsured drivers, such as creating financial and emotional burdens for accident victims and increasing insurance costs for compliant drivers. The Insurance Commissioner is specifically requested to submit a detailed report, including potential legislative proposals, to the Legislature no later than twenty days before the 2026 Regular Session. By seeking this study, the resolution demonstrates a legislative intent to better understand and address the systemic issues surrounding uninsured motorists in Hawaii.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=17&year=2025