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HRS §29-15.5

When the State can agree to protect federal agencies

This section lets state agencies promise in writing to cover losses for federal agencies, but only if federal law requires it, the governor approves after a legal review, and insurance is arranged or waived. If these steps are not followed, the promise does not create a claim against the State or give up its immunity. Some other laws are not affected.

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The statute, as written — Indemnification of federal agencies

(a) To receive federal aid, assistance, support, benefits, services, and interests in or rights to use federal property, a state agency may agree in writing to an indemnity provision by which the State agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless a United States agency, its officers, agents, and employees when all of the following conditions are satisfied: (1) Federal law expressly or by clear implication requires the indemnity provision; (2) The governor, following a favorable review by the department of the attorney general, approves the State's proposed indemnification; and (3) The comptroller, pursuant to chapter 41D, has obtained an insurance policy or policies in an amount sufficient to cover the liability of the State that reasonably may be anticipated to arise under the indemnity provision or has determined that it is not in the best interest of the State to obtain insurance. (b) An indemnity provision not in strict compliance with this section shall not give rise to a claim against the State under chapter 661 or otherwise waive the State's sovereign immunity. (c) This section shall not affect sections 201H-152(b)(2), 212-7, or 523A-64.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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§201H-152 Mortgage guarantee agreements

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