MN SF2966

Amends Minnesota Statutes section 604.18, subdivision 4, to regulate when insured parties can claim taxable costs in civil actions against insurers.

Prohibits complaints from initially seeking recovery of taxable costs; allows such claims only after judgment is entered or trial concludes through a motion to amend pleadings.

Requires the moving party to complete discovery on the liability issue before filing a motion to amend pleadings to claim taxable costs.

Makes taxable cost awards unavailable for claims resolved through arbitration or appraisal, and prohibits use of arbitration findings, Department of Commerce investigations, administrative bulletins, and insurance code provisions as evidence in taxable cost proceedings.

Prohibits assignment of claims for taxable costs and becomes effective the day following final enactment, applying to awards made on or after that date.