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MN HF3149

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2022

Primary Sponsor

Fue Lee

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Origin

House of Representatives

92nd Legislature 2021-2022

AI Summary

  • Prohibits insurers from refusing to issue or renew homeowner's liability insurance policies, canceling policies, or charging increased premiums based solely on the breed or mixture of breeds of a dog owned by the homeowner.

  • Allows insurers to refuse coverage, cancel policies, or impose reasonably increased premiums if a dog is designated as dangerous or potentially dangerous under Minnesota Statutes section 347.50.

  • Permits insurers to apply increased premiums or deny coverage based on sound underwriting and actuarial principles that are reasonably related to actual or anticipated loss experience.

  • Effective August 1, 2022, and applies to all insurance policies and contracts offered, issued, or sold on or after that date.

Legislative Description

Dogs; homeowner's liability insurance discrimination prohibited based on dog breed.

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce Finance and Policy

2/3/2022

Committee Referrals

Commerce Finance & Policy2/3/2022

Full Bill Text

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