SENATE BILL 566

Sponsored By:

Senator Grosfeld

Entitled:

Civil Actions - Liability of Insurer for Expenses, Litigation Costs, and Interest

Synopsis:

Authorizing the recovery by an insured, in specified civil actions between an insured and an insurer, of expenses, litigation costs, and interest; providing that the interest be computed at a specified rate and from the date that the insured's claim was submitted to the insurer; providing for the application of the Act; etc.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action

2/6

First Reading Judicial Proceedings

2/11

Hearing 3/4 at 1:00 p.m.

3/24

Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings

House Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

ATTORNEYS

CIVIL ACTIONS -see also- SMALL CLAIMS

COURT COSTS

DAMAGES

FEES -see also- DEVELOPMENT FEES AND TAXES

INSURANCE -see also- HEALTH INS; MAIF; MOTOR VEHICLE INS

INTEREST

Bill affects the following Statute:

Courts and Judicial Proceedings

( 3-1701 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered