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FL S1282

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/18/2017

Primary Sponsor

Banking and Insurance

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires insurers to include mandatory disclosure statements about law and ordinance coverage and flood insurance with homeowner's policy documents at initial issuance and each renewal.

  • Mandates disclosure statements be printed in bold type no smaller than 18 points, informing policyholders that homeowner's insurance does not cover flood damage even if caused by hurricane winds and rain.

  • Requires disclosure to explicitly state that separate flood insurance coverage is needed and encourages policyholders to discuss law and ordinance and flood coverage options with their insurance agent.

  • Applies to policies issued or renewed on or after July 1, 2019.

Legislative Description

Residential Property Insurance

Last Action

Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/HB 1011

3/1/2018

Committee Referrals

Rules2/13/2018
Community Affairs2/1/2018
Banking and Insurance1/11/2018

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