2004 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 241

File Code: Insurance - Other than Health
Sponsored By:
Senator Frosh
Entitled:
Insurance - Cancellation or Refusal to Renew Coverage - Claims History

Synopsis:

Prohibiting an insurer that considers claims history for purposes of canceling or refusing to renew coverage from considering inquiries by a policyholder or an insured under a policy that do not result in a claim in deciding whether to cancel or refuse to renew coverage; requiring an insurer that considers claims history for purposes of canceling or refusing to renew coverage to give written notice to a policyholder if another claim filed by the policyholder may cause the insurer to cancel or refuse to renew coverage; etc.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action
1/29
First Reading Finance
1/30
Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
3/19
Unfavorable Report by Finance
House Action
No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
CONSUMER PROTECTION -see also- UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES
DISCRIMINATION
INSURANCE -see also- HEALTH INS; MAIF; MOTOR VEHICLE INS
NOTICES
Bill affects the following Statute:
Insurance
( 27-501 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments: None offered