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SB 2947

RELATING TO INSURANCE.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Stanley Chang and 2 co-sponsors

SB 2947 advances through Hawaii legislature for insurance regulation changes, referred to consumer protection and fiscal committees for review.

Referred to PSM/CPN, WAM.
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Bill Summary · SB 2947

Legislative bill overview

SB 2947 is a Hawaii insurance bill currently in early legislative stages that was introduced on January 23, 2026, and passed first reading on January 26, 2026. The bill has been referred to the Public Safety and Military Affairs/Consumer Protection committees and the Ways and Means committee, though the specific provisions are not detailed in the available action summary.

Why is this important

Insurance legislation affects healthcare costs, business operations, and consumer protections across an entire state. Hawaii's insurance market impacts both residents and businesses operating in the islands, making any regulatory changes potentially significant for economic activity and individual financial security.

Potential points of contention

  • Insufficient public information: The specific provisions of SB 2947 are not publicly available in this summary, making it difficult to identify actual areas of disagreement without access to bill text
  • Committee referral scope: The dual referral to both consumer protection and ways/means committees suggests potential fiscal and regulatory implications that may require balancing competing interests
  • Early-stage uncertainty: With the bill only at first reading, stakeholder positions and specific amendments have not yet emerged

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

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