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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Authorizes supporting documents used to transfer ownership of a motor vehicle to an insurance company after payment of damages from the result of a total loss insurance settlement to be signed electronically. Requires insurance companies to indemnify and hold harmless the Director of Finance for any claims resulting from the issuance of motor vehicle titles utilizing documents signed electronically without a notary. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
AI Summary
This bill modernizes the process for transferring ownership of a motor vehicle to an insurance company when the vehicle is declared a total loss and the insurance company pays damages. Specifically, it allows supporting documents, such as powers of attorney or applications for duplicate titles, to be signed electronically instead of requiring a notary's seal, and these documents can be printed on hard copy. The bill also requires insurance companies to protect the Director of Finance from any claims that might arise from issuing a vehicle title based on these electronically signed documents without a notary. This change aims to reduce delays and administrative burdens associated with the current system.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (12)
Cory Chun (D)*,
Luke Evslin (D)*,
Greggor Ilagan (D)*,
Darius Kila (D)*,
Matthias Kusch (D)*,
Lisa Marten (D)*,
Scot Matayoshi (D)*,
Tyson Miyake (D)*,
Dee Morikawa (D)*,
Mahina Poepoe (D)*,
Gregg Takayama (D)*,
David Tarnas (D)*,
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). (on 02/18/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1691&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB1691_HD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report HB1691_HD1_HSCR433-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/HB1691_HD1_HSCR433-26_.pdf |
| HB1691_TESTIMONY_TRN_02-12-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB1691_TESTIMONY_TRN_02-12-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB1691_.HTM |
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