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MI HB5521
Bill
Status
5/6/2014
Primary Sponsor
Jeff Irwin
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AI Summary
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Allows individuals to bring civil lawsuits against property or casualty insurers for damages resulting from unfair methods of competition, unfair or deceptive acts or practices, or other prohibited conduct under sections 2001 to 2050 of the Insurance Code.
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Defines "property or casualty insurer" to include home insurers, automobile insurers, commercial property insurers, and workers' compensation insurers.
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Bill takes effect only upon enactment of seven related bills: HB 5518, HB 5519, HB 5520, HB 5522, HB 5523, HB 5525, and one additional bill (request no. 03846'13).
Legislative Description
Insurance; unfair trade practices; private citizen cause of action; provide for. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding sec. 2027c. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5518'14, HB 5519'14, HB 5520'14, HB 5522'14, HB 5523'14, HB 5525'14
Insurance, no-fault
Last Action
Printed Bill Filed 05/07/2014
5/8/2014