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AR SB324

Bill

Status

Passed

4/11/2023

Primary Sponsor

Jonathan Dismang

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Origin

Senate

94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Exempts nonprofit agricultural membership organizations from Arkansas Insurance Code regulations and rules promulgated by the Insurance Commissioner.

  • Defines qualifying organizations as those incorporated in Arkansas, operating in every county, promoting farmers' interests, and providing healthcare coverage for members and their families.

  • Requires designated ombudsman to address member complaints regarding insurance policies, with the State Insurance Department forwarding complaints to this individual.

  • Permits healthcare coverage risks to be reinsured by authorized insurers operating in Arkansas.

  • Nonprofit agricultural membership organizations must pay insurance premium tax levies at the same rate as domestic insurers under § 26-57-604.

Legislative Description

To Exempt Certain Nonprofit Agricultural Membership Organizations From Insurance Regulation.

Last Action

Notification that SB324 is now Act 626

4/11/2023

Committee Referrals

Insurance & Commerce4/5/2023
Insurance and Commerce3/15/2023
Insurance & Commerce2/27/2023

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