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DE SB186

Bill

Status

Introduced

7/31/2019

Primary Sponsor

Charles Paradee

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Origin

Senate

150th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands civil liability immunity for individuals who report suspected insurance fraud by clarifying that immunity applies regardless of whether the reported information leads to an investigation, action, or penalty

  • Protects from civil lawsuits those who furnish information about suspected fraudulent insurance acts to law enforcement officials, the Insurance Department, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, or fraud prevention organizations

  • Requires absence of fraud or bad faith for immunity to apply; immunity covers reports and information provided to authorities under Delaware's insurance fraud reporting requirements

  • Maintains existing immunity protections for the Insurance Commissioner and Insurance Department employees when publishing official reports or bulletins

  • Makes technical corrections to conform the existing statute to Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual standards

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Immunity.

Last Action

Introduced and Assigned to Banking, Business & Insurance Committee in Senate

7/31/2019

Committee Referrals

Banking, Business & Insurance7/31/2019

Full Bill Text

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