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Bill Summary · SB 969

Legislative bill overview

SB 969 is an insurance-related bill introduced in the Hawaii legislature that has progressed through initial readings and been referred to the Health and Human Services (HHS) and Consumer Protection and Commerce/Ways and Means (CPN/WAM) committees. The bill was carried over to the 2026 regular session, indicating it did not advance to passage during the 2025 session.

Why is this important

Without access to the bill's specific text, the substantive impact cannot be determined. However, insurance legislation typically affects consumer protections, coverage requirements, premium rates, or insurer operations—all of which have direct consequences for Hawaii residents' access to and affordability of insurance products.

Potential points of contention

  • The bill's specific provisions regarding insurance coverage, rates, or requirements remain unknown without the full text
  • Committee referral to both HHS and fiscal committees suggests potential budgetary or healthcare-related implications that may face cost-benefit debates
  • Carryover to 2026 may indicate the bill faced challenges reaching consensus or required additional deliberation during the 2025 session

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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