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MN HF476

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/4/2019

Primary Sponsor

Zack Stephenson

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st Legislature 2019-2020

AI Summary

  • Prohibits boat insurance policies and personal umbrella policies from excluding coverage for household members or relatives of the named insured solely based on their relationship status.

  • Defines "insured" to include the named insured's spouse, other relatives living in the same household, and minors in their custody, even if temporarily residing elsewhere.

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

  • Requires insurance companies seeking premium increases due to this law to obtain approval from the Minnesota commissioner of commerce, who cannot deny requests supported by actuarial and claim data.

  • Effective the day following final enactment and applies to all policies in effect on or after that date; no policy endorsement or amendment required for compliance.

Legislative Description

Boat insurance; property and casualty policy exclusion coverage regulated.

Last Action

Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection Finance and Policy

3/4/2019

Committee Referrals

Commerce and Consumer Protection Finance and Policy3/4/2019
Commerce1/28/2019

Full Bill Text

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