Clarifies insurance requirements for expedited permitting in housing projects in Hawaii.

This bill amends Hawaii's expedited permitting process for single-family and multi-family housing projects to clarify insurance requirements. It specifies that applicants must include certain insurance information and statements in their permit requests. The bill also modifies the conditions under which a county can issue a certificate of occupancy. The changes aim to ensure that the insurance coverage protects against claims arising from licensed professionals' negligence and holds the state and county harmless from such claims.

Clarifies insurance requirements for expedited permitting in housing projects in Hawaii.

This bill amends Hawaii's expedited permitting process for single-family and multi-family housing projects to clarify insurance requirements. It specifies that applicants must include certain insurance information and statements in their permit requests. The bill also modifies the conditions under which a county can issue a certificate of occupancy. The changes aim to ensure that the insurance coverage protects against claims arising from licensed professionals' negligence and holds the state and county harmless from such claims.