Hawaii · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 726: RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 726 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE. Primary sponsor: Karl Rhoads (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 23, 2025): Referred to CPN/TCA, WAM.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires insurers to notify the Insurance Commissioner of all existing motor vehicle insurance policies and whenever the insurer issues, cancels, terminates, or does not renew a motor vehicle insurance policy. Requires the Insurance Commissioner to use the insurance policy information to create an electronic database to provide law enforcement and the courts with instant insurance verification. Appropriates funds.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl Rhoads | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to CPN/TCA, WAM.
- Passed First Reading.
- Introduced.