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MI HB5385

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Aragona

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Origin

House of Representatives

103rd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Modifies captive insurance company regulations to allow coverage of excess worker's compensation insurance while continuing to prohibit first-dollar worker's compensation, long-term care, critical care, personal automobile, and homeowners insurance

  • Removes the requirement for captive insurance companies to hold at least one board of directors meeting per year in Michigan

  • Reduces the nonrefundable application processing fee for a limited certificate of authority from $10,000 to $5,000

  • Changes certificate renewal timing from March 1 annually to 90 days after the company's fiscal year ends, with automatic renewal upon fee payment if the company remains in good standing

  • Permits original financial records to be kept outside Michigan if the company maintains suitable records and obtains director approval, including allowing electronic storage and reproduction

Legislative Description

Insurance: other; captive insurance company limited certificate of authority; modify. Amends sec. 4603 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.4603).

Insurance: other

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Finance, Insurance, And Consumer Protection

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance, Insurance, And Consumer Protection3/10/2026
Insurance12/16/2025

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