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MI HB5740

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/8/2016

Primary Sponsor

Tom Cochran

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Origin

House of Representatives

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Requires all insurers doing business in Michigan to include a disclosure of any security breach requiring notice to state residents under the Identity Theft Protection Act (2004 PA 452, MCL 445.72) in their annual statement filed with the insurance director by March 1.

  • Defines "security breach" according to section 3 of the Identity Theft Protection Act (2004 PA 452, MCL 445.63).

  • Changes references throughout the section from "commissioner" to "director" to reflect updated regulatory terminology.

  • Updates statutory language from "shall" to "must" and makes minor grammatical changes for clarity and consistency.

  • Maintains existing penalties for insurers that fail to file annual statements or respond to inquiries: civil penalties of $1,000 to $5,000 plus $50 per day of non-compliance, and potential proceedings under section 436.

Legislative Description

Insurance; insurers; disclosure of security breach in annual statement to director; require. Amends sec. 438 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.438).

Insurance: other

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 06/08/2016

6/9/2016

Committee Referrals

Insurance6/8/2016

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