Hawaii HB1645 aims to protect nonprofit foster care agencies from excessive liability costs.

Hawaii HB1645 seeks to address the challenges faced by nonprofit foster care agencies in securing liability insurance. The bill includes provisions to protect these agencies from punitive damages, pre- and post-judgment interest, and joint and several liability. It also mandates that contracts with the State include indemnification clauses and requires agencies to name the State as an additional insured. The bill aims to ensure the continuity of essential foster care services by making insurance more affordable and accessible for these nonprofit organizations.

Hawaii HB1645 aims to protect nonprofit foster care agencies from excessive liability costs.

Hawaii HB1645 seeks to address the challenges faced by nonprofit foster care agencies in securing liability insurance. The bill includes provisions to protect these agencies from punitive damages, pre- and post-judgment interest, and joint and several liability. It also mandates that contracts with the State include indemnification clauses and requires agencies to name the State as an additional insured. The bill aims to ensure the continuity of essential foster care services by making insurance more affordable and accessible for these nonprofit organizations.