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FL S0158

Bill

Status

Introduced

10/9/2025

Primary Sponsor

Banking and Insurance

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires pet insurers to provide policyholders with a plain-language summary of key policy features including coverage limits, deductibles, waiting periods, exclusions, preexisting condition rules, and wellness benefits at the time of policy issuance

  • Prohibits insurance agents from soliciting pet insurance or pet wellness product sales without adequate product knowledge, compliance with insurer standards, and completion of a biennial 2-hour training course

  • Mandates pet insurers file annual reports with the Office of Insurance Regulation by March 1 containing data on policies issued, renewed, and canceled; aggregate premium and claims data; and policy denial and rescission information with reasons

  • Allows agents to rely on insurer-provided training materials to meet compliance requirements, with such training eligible for continuing education credit if approved by the department

  • Takes effect July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Pet Insurance

Last Action

CS by Banking and Insurance read 1st time

2/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government2/9/2026

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