Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2961: RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Passed both chambers Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2961 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO INSURANCE. Primary sponsor: Angus McKelvey (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic), Kurt Fevella (Republican), Carol Fukunaga (Democratic), Lorraine Inouye (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 1, 2026): Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 5:30 PM; Conference Room 224.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires homeowners insurance policies to permit an insured who sustains a total loss from a peril for which a state of emergency was declared to (1) apply additional living expenses benefits toward the lease of a housing unit to serve as the insured's temporary primary residence; (2) pay an advance of at least four months of additional living expenses benefits; and (3) provide additional living expenses benefits for a minimum of twenty-four months, subject to policy limits. Provides for extensions of additional living expenses benefits under certain conditions. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angus McKelvey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Kurt Fevella | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Carol Fukunaga | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Lorraine Inouye | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 5:30 PM; Conference Room 224.
- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 2:30PM; Conference Room 224.
- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-30-26 2:30PM; Conference Room 224.
- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-29-26 2:30PM; CR 224.
- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-28-26 2:30PM; Conference Room 224.
- Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Monday, 04-27-26 2:30PM in conference room 224.
- Senate Conferees Appointed: Keohokalole Chair; Wakai Co-Chair; Awa.
- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 740).
- House Conferees Appointed: Matayoshi, Yamashita Co-Chairs; Pierick.
- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 787).
- Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 719).
- Senate disagrees with House amendments.
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