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HI HB885

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2025

Primary Sponsor

Gene Ward

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a "discounts for risk mitigation program" requiring property insurers to offer discounts on condominium association insurance premiums for specific building improvements and risk reduction actions.

  • Requires property insurers to provide discounts for upgrades including fire-resistant roofs, enclosed eaves, fire-resistant vents, defensible space clearing, noncombustible materials within five feet of buildings, multipane windows, impact-resistant windows, and structural inspections.

  • Includes discounts for flood barriers, drainage improvements, sprinkler systems, seismic improvements, and annual maintenance plans for roofs, plumbing, HVAC systems, fire safety systems, and structural integrity.

  • Directs the insurance commissioner to adopt rules establishing the discount amounts for each qualifying upgrade or action, qualification requirements, and authority to specify additional eligible improvements.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2025.

Legislative Description

Relating To Insurance.

Condominiums

Last Action

Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3

1/23/2025

Committee Referrals

Consumer Protection & Commerce1/23/2025

Full Bill Text

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