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HI SB 2452

died on adjournment

RELATING TO CLIMATE-FRIENDLY INSURERS.

Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · upper

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Quick answers

Did HI SB 2452 pass?

No. HI SB 2452 died when the 2026 Regular Session adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2026-02-11): The committee on AEN deferred the measure.

What is HI SB 2452 about?

Establishes requirements for certain insurers to address climate-related financial risk by limiting underwriting and investment in fossil fuel projects and by requiring reporting, certification, and regulatory oversight. Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, in consultation with the Department of Health, to define certain terms by rule or guidance. Establishes the Climate-Friendly Insurers Special Fund. Appropriates funds.

Who sponsors HI SB 2452?

RHOADS, CHANG are the primary sponsors of HI SB 2452.

Description

Establishes requirements for certain insurers to address climate-related financial risk by limiting underwriting and investment in fossil fuel projects and by requiring reporting, certification, and regulatory oversight. Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, in consultation with the Department of Health, to define certain terms by rule or guidance. Establishes the Climate-Friendly Insurers Special Fund. Appropriates funds.

Introduced
2026-01-22
Latest action
2026-02-11 — The committee on AEN deferred the measure.
Bill type
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • RHOADSprimary
  • CHANGprimary

Committees

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-02-11

    The committee on AEN deferred the measure.

    deferral

  2. 2026-02-11

    The committee on CPN deferred the measure.

    deferral

  3. 2026-02-06

    The committee(s) on CPN/AEN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-11-26 10:00AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.

  4. 2026-01-28

    Referred to CPN/AEN, WAM/JDC.

    referral-committee

  5. 2026-01-22

    Introduced.

    introduction

  6. 2026-01-22

    Passed First Reading.

    reading-1

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Official source

https://capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2452&year=2026

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