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FL H1087

Bill

Status

Engrossed

4/30/2011

Primary Sponsor

Doug Holder

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes workers' compensation benefits to be paid via prepaid card (with employee authorization) if employee receives at least one free weekly withdrawal, fee-free point-of-sale purchases, and clear disclosure of terms; carriers must maintain and report payment records.

  • Establishes new disqualification rules for insurance licensees: permanent bar for first-degree/capital felonies and fraud-related felonies; 15-year disqualification for felonies involving moral turpitude; 7-year disqualification for other felonies and related misdemeanors.

  • Exempts foreign insurers covering only non-U.S. residents from obtaining certificates of authority if they register with the Office of Insurance Regulation, provide annual documentation, and include required policy disclaimers; creates penalties for non-compliance.

  • Changes notification requirements from "insured" to "first-named insured" for cancellations, nonrenewals, and premium notices across workers' compensation, property, casualty, and motor vehicle insurance policies.

  • Establishes civil penalties of $5,000-$15,000 (escalating for repeat offenses) and $15,000-$50,000 for international accident schemes for motor vehicle insurance fraud; revenues directed to Insurance Regulatory Trust Fund.

Legislative Description

Insurance

Last Action

Ordered enrolled -HJ 1004

5/2/2011

Committee Referrals

Economic Affairs3/31/2011
Insurance And Banking Subcommittee3/10/2011

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