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IN HB1261
Bill
Status
1/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Matthew Lehman
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AI Summary
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Insurers using aerial images to decide not to renew property insurance must provide policyholders with date-stamped aerial images (taken within 12 months) showing specific conditions that violate underwriting guidelines, and explain how to reverse the nonrenewal decision
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Nonrenewal notice period increases from 20 days to 60 days before policy expiration
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Policyholders must receive at least 60 days after being notified of non-compliant property conditions to cure those conditions; if cured and documented, the insurer cannot refuse renewal based on those conditions
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Insurers must establish a point of contact for policyholders to submit documentation of cured conditions and an appeal process to correct errors in risk scoring
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Effective July 1, 2026; amends IC 27-7-12 and requires the Indiana Department of Insurance to adopt implementing rules
Legislative Description
Use of aerial photography.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Insurance
1/5/2026