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