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HRS §672B-17

Annual report on design claim disputes

The director must write a yearly report for the legislature about how this law is working. The report covers claims, panel work, and whether the law is fair and quick. It also suggests changes to the law.

state agencies

The statute, as written — Annual report

The director shall prepare and submit to the legislature annually, no later than twenty days prior to the convening of each regular session, a report containing the director's evaluation of the operation and effects of this chapter. The report shall include a summary of the claims brought before the design claim conciliation panel and the disposition of the claims, a description and summary of the work of the panel under this chapter, an appraisal of the effectiveness of this chapter in securing prompt and fair disposition of design tort claims, a review of the number and outcomes of claims brought under section 672B-5 and recommendations for changes, modifications or repeal of this chapter or parts thereof with accompanying reasons and data.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§672B-5 Claims against design professionals must go to a panel first

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