1997 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 118

File Code: Civil Actions and Procedures Prior Year Introduction As: SB 295/96 - JPR
Sponsored By:
Delegates Doory, Pendergrass, and Vallario
Entitled:
Civil Actions - Liability of Insurer for Damages, Costs, and Expenses

Synopsis:

Providing that an insured is entitled to recover 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

House Action
1/9
First Reading Judiciary
1/29
Hearing 2/13 at 1:00 p.m.
Senate Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Delegate Ann Marie Doory, District 43
Delegate Shane E. Pendergrass, District 13A
Delegate Joseph F. Vallario, Jr., District 27A
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
CIVIL ACTIONS -see also- SMALL CLAIMS
COURT COSTS
DAMAGES
INSURANCE -see also- HEALTH INSURANCE; MOTOR VEHICLE INS
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)