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AZ SB1075

Bill

Status

Failed

2/18/2015

Primary Sponsor

Nancy Barto

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-second Legislature - First Regular Session (2015)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arizona Revised Statutes section 20-461 to modify regulations on unfair claim settlement practices by insurers.

  • Changes grammatical language from "upon" to "on" and "which" to "that" in multiple subsections describing prohibited insurer practices.

  • Removes discriminatory language from subsection B that previously prohibited basing discrimination findings on whether an insurer applies medical necessity review to particular types of services or treatment.

  • Adds new subsection F requiring the director to take enforcement action whenever a violation of this section occurs.

  • Maintains existing prohibitions on unfair practices including misrepresentation, delayed claim processing, inadequate investigations, and improper use of aftermarket parts in motor vehicle claims.

Legislative Description

Insurance; unfair claim settlement practices

Last Action

Senate HHS Committee action: Held

2/18/2015

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