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IN HB1215

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/10/2017

Primary Sponsor

Matthew Lehman

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds new section IC 27-1-13-18 to Indiana Code requiring insurers to compensate policyholders at the full policy limit for total loss to primary or secondary dwellings.

  • Applies to replacement cost basis insurance policies that cover first party loss to property located in Indiana.

  • Requires compensation equal to the policy limit for total loss to dwellings that are owned and occupied by the named insured.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2017.

Legislative Description

Property insurance coverage for a total loss. Requires an insurer that issues a policy of insurance that covers first party loss to a primary or secondary dwelling on a replacement cost basis to compensate the named insured for a total loss to the dwelling at the policy limit that applies to the dwelling.

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Insurance

1/10/2017

Committee Referrals

Insurance1/10/2017

Full Bill Text

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