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MI HB5948

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/12/2014

Primary Sponsor

Earl Poleski

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Origin

House of Representatives

97th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Establishes a minimum 90-day term for automobile liability and motor vehicle liability insurance policies issued by insurers.

  • Requires insurers to refund unearned premiums and other identifiable charges within 60 days of creditor-placed insurance termination, along with a detailed refund statement.

  • Prohibits cancellation of automobile insurance policies at the insured's request unless the insured first provides proof of replacement coverage from another insurer.

  • Permits insurers to file rules with the director establishing minimum premium retention amounts for automobile insurance cancellations, with exceptions for policy replacements and when security is no longer required.

  • Allows insurers to issue noncancelable, nonrefundable 6-month prepaid automobile insurance policies to meet vehicle registration requirements, and permits short-rate premiums for motorcycle, watercraft, off-road vehicle, and snowmobile coverage.

Legislative Description

Insurance; no-fault; term of insurance policy; establish a minimum length, and require proof of new insurance for insured to cancel. Amends secs. 1617 & 3020 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.1617 & 500.3020) & adds sec. 3009a.

Insurance, no-fault

Last Action

Printed Bill Filed 11/13/2014

11/13/2014

Committee Referrals

Insurance11/12/2014

Full Bill Text

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