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ID H0232

Bill

Status

Passed

4/3/2013

Primary Sponsor

State Affairs Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Permits insurance notices and documents to be delivered electronically via email, internet posting, mobile applications, or other electronic devices if the party affirmatively consents and has not withdrawn consent.

  • Requires electronic delivery to comply with Idaho's uniform electronic transactions act and establishes that electronic delivery is equivalent to first class mail, certified mail, or other standard delivery methods.

  • Mandates that if law requires verification or acknowledgment of receipt, electronic delivery must provide such verification or the insurer must mail a paper copy within 3 days; does not affect content or timing requirements.

  • Allows oral communications or recordings that can be reliably stored and reproduced to qualify as electronic documents, and permits electronic signatures to satisfy notarization or verification requirements if attached to the document.

  • Specifies that failure to obtain electronic consent does not invalidate insurance contracts, and that withdrawals of consent do not affect the validity of documents already delivered electronically before the withdrawal becomes effective.

Legislative Description

Adds to existing law to allow for any notice to a party or any other document required under applicable law in an insurance transaction or that is to serve as evidence of insurance coverage may be delivered, stored and presented by electronic means so long as it meets certain requirements.

INSURANCE CONTRACTS

Last Action

Reported Signed by Governor on April 3, 2013 Session Law Chapter 269 Effective: 07/01/13

4/3/2013

Committee Referrals

Business3/1/2013

Full Bill Text

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