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HRS §661-11

Suing the State when insurance covers the claim

This section lets you sue the State for a claim that its insurance covers, but only if the usual state claims law does not apply. The State cannot use sovereign immunity as a defense. The State's payment is limited to what the insurance policy pays.

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The statute, as written — Tort claims against State where covered by insurance

(a) This section applies to an action where: (1) The State is a party defendant; (2) The subject matter of the claim is covered by a primary insurance policy entered into by the State or any of its agencies; and (3) Chapter 662 does not apply. No defense of sovereign immunity shall be raised in an action under this section. However, the State's liability under this section shall not exceed the amount of, and shall be defrayed exclusively by, the primary insurance policy. (b) An action under this section shall not be subject to sections 661-1 to 661-10.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§661-1 Which courts can hear claims against the state

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