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CT HB05442

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/16/2011

Primary Sponsor

Insurance and Real Estate Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits insurers from establishing rates, minimum premiums, or canceling/refusing to renew homeowners and tenants insurance policies based on dog breed, effective October 1, 2011.
  • Exempts dogs that are active or retired members of volunteer canine search and rescue teams from breed-based insurance underwriting restrictions.
  • Exempts guide dogs trained or being trained to assist blind, deaf, or mobility-impaired persons from breed-based insurance underwriting restrictions.
  • Applies to all personal risk insurance policies delivered, issued, renewed, amended, or continued in Connecticut.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Homeowners And Tenants Insurance Underwriting Based On Breed Of Dog.

Last Action

Senate Calendar Number 100

3/18/2011

Committee Referrals

Insurance and Real Estate1/19/2011

Full Bill Text

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