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IN HB1261

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Matthew Lehman

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Nonrenewal notice period increases from 20 days to 60 days before policy expiration

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Insurance1/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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