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HRS §206M-71

State not liable for program investments or loans

This section protects the State, its officers, and employees from being sued or held responsible for any investment, loan, or other help given under this part. It also limits claims against the development corporation to the amount of its own debts or insurance. No one can make a claim against the State just because they get benefits from this part.

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The statute, as written — Limitation on liability

Chapters 661 and 662 or any other law to the contrary notwithstanding, nothing in this part shall create an obligation, debt, claim, cause of action, claim for relief, charge, or any other liability of any kind whatsoever in favor of any person or entity, without regard to whether that person or entity receives any benefits under this part, against the State or its officers and employees. The State and its officers and employees shall not be liable for the results of any investment, purchase of securities, loan, or other assistance provided pursuant to this part. Nothing in this part shall be construed as authorizing any claim against the development corporation in excess of any note, loan, or other specific indebtedness incurred by the development corporation or in excess of any insurance policy acquired for the development corporation or its employees.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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