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AR SB350

Bill

Status

Failed

5/1/2023

Primary Sponsor

Joshua Bryant

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Origin

Senate

94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Increases damages liability from 12% to 25% on loss claims when insurance companies fail to pay within the time specified in their policies after demand is made

  • Applies to cargo, property, marine, casualty, fidelity, surety, cyclone, tornado, life, accident and health, medical, hospital, and surgical benefit insurance companies, as well as fraternal benefit societies and farmers' mutual aid associations

  • Policy holders or their assigns remain entitled to collect reasonable attorney's fees for prosecution and collection of losses in addition to the increased damages percentage

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 23-79-208(a)(1)

Legislative Description

To Increase The Percentage For Damages On Loss Claims Under An Insurance Policy.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment

5/1/2023

Committee Referrals

Insurance and Commerce3/9/2023
Insurance & Commerce3/1/2023

Full Bill Text

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