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MN HF4047

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/19/2018

Primary Sponsor

Kelly Fenton

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Origin

House of Representatives

90th Legislature 2017-2018

AI Summary

  • Prohibits boat insurance policies and personal umbrella policies from excluding coverage based solely on whether the injured person is a household resident, family member, or related to the insured by blood or marriage.

  • Declares any policy definitions that exclude household members or blood/marriage relatives void as against public policy.

  • Permits exclusions for fraud, intentional or criminal conduct, and other legally allowed exclusions to remain in effect.

  • Requires insurance companies seeking premium increases due to this law to obtain prior approval from the Minnesota commissioner of commerce, with approval required if supported by actuarial and claim data.

  • Takes effect the day following final enactment and applies to all policies in effect on or after that date, with no endorsement or contract amendment needed.

Legislative Description

Family Protection Act, regulating property and casualty insurance exclusions.

Last Action

Author added Baker.

4/25/2018

Committee Referrals

Commerce and Regulatory Reform3/19/2018

Full Bill Text

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