1996 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 295

File Code: Civil Actions and Procedures
Sponsored By:
Senators Forehand and Kelley
Entitled:
Civil Actions - Liability of Insurer for Damages, Costs, and Expenses

Synopsis:

Providing that an insured is entitled to recover specified costs and expenses under specified circumstances in an action to determine insurance coverage; and establishing that an insurer is liable for treble damages under specified circumstances.

Legislative History

Senate Action
1/25
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
1/31
Hearing 2/7 at 1:00 p.m.
3/11
Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
House Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Senator Jennie M. Forehand, District 17
Senator Delores G. Kelley, District 10
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
CIVIL ACTIONS -see also- SMALL CLAIMS
CONSUMER PROTECTION -see also- ADVTG., LABELING, WARRANTIES.
DAMAGES
INSURANCE-GENERAL
LIABILITY -see also- GOOD SAMARITAN
Bill affects the following Statute:
Courts and Judicial Proceedings
( 3-1401 )

Documents:

Bill Text:
First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None available