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MI HB6096

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/11/2022

Primary Sponsor

William Sowerby

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Origin

House of Representatives

101st Legislature

AI Summary

  • Requires all home insurance policies delivered, issued, or renewed in Michigan to cover loss of use and occupancy when the state or a political subdivision prohibits occupancy of the dwelling.

  • Mandates insurers provide coverage for living expenses during periods when occupancy is prohibited, subject to any monetary limits in the policy.

  • Requires insurers to file new or modified home insurance forms with the state insurance director for approval before use, with existing forms needing approval unless previously filed.

  • Modifies section 2236 to clarify that form approval requirements apply except where section 2227a provides otherwise.

  • Defines "home insurance" according to existing section 2103 of Michigan's insurance code.

Legislative Description

Insurance: property and casualty; coverage for loss of use insurance for condominium and homeowners insurance to cover a loss of use due to this state or a political subdivision of this state prohibiting occupancy; require. Amends sec. 2236 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.2236) & adds sec. 2227a.

Insurance: property and casualty

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 05/11/2022

5/12/2022

Committee Referrals

Insurance5/11/2022

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