1996 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 460

File Code: Insurance - Liability and Miscellaneous
Sponsored By:
Delegate Barve
Entitled:
Insurance - Unfair Claim Settlement Practices

Synopsis:

Establishing that failure to pay a claim on the basis of a certified appraisal constitutes an unfair claim settlement practice.

Legislative History

House Action
1/29
First Reading Economic Matters
2/7
Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m.
3/18
Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters
Senate Action
No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
APPRAISALS
CONSUMER PROTECTION -see also- ADVTG., LABELING, WARRANTIES.
INSURANCE-GENERAL
UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES
Bill affects the following Statute:
Article - 48A Insurance Code
( 230A )

Documents:

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

Amendments: None available