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IL SB1680

Bill

Status

Passed

7/28/2015

Primary Sponsor

William Haine

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Origin

Senate

99th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds Section 143.34 to the Illinois Insurance Code to establish rules for electronic delivery of insurance notices and documents.

  • Allows insurers to deliver notices and documents electronically via email or Internet-accessible platforms if the recipient affirmatively consents and meets specified requirements.

  • Requires insurers to provide clear disclosure before obtaining consent, including the right to withdraw consent, types of documents covered, ability to request paper delivery, and procedures for updating contact information.

  • Requires insurers to verify that parties can access the electronic format and to notify parties of any changes to hardware or software requirements that could prevent access.

  • Establishes that electronic delivery is equivalent to traditional mail delivery methods and does not affect content or timing requirements, and provides liability protections for insurance producers.

Legislative Description

INS CD-ELECTRONIC DOC DELIVERY

Last Action

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 99-0167

7/28/2015

Committee Referrals

Insurance5/4/2015
Rules4/23/2015
Insurance3/11/2015
Assignments2/20/2015

Full Bill Text

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