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Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 2379: RELATING TO INSURANCE FRAUD.

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HB 2379 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO INSURANCE FRAUD. Primary sponsor: Mark Hashem (Democratic), Greggor Ilagan (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Scot Matayoshi (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 2, 2026): Referred to CPC, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 6.

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Increases the scope of insurance fraud and certain offenses. Augments offenses by contractors and insurers during a declared emergency. Clarifies the penalties for the offense of insurance fraud and the capabilities and operations of the Insurance Fraud Investigations Branch, including the annual report to the Legislature and the protection of sensitive information. Adds protection for insurance fraud whistleblowers. Authorizes the Insurance Commissioner to establish a centralized database for authorized agencies to track insurance fraud data. Appropriates funds.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Mark HashemPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse19
Greggor IlaganPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse4
Lisa MartenPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse51
Scot MatayoshiPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse49

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Referred to CPC, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 6
  2. Introduced and Pass First Reading.
  3. Pending introduction.

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source