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MO HB1034

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/2/2013

Primary Sponsor

Caleb Jones

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals and replaces section 379.1500, RSMo, to redefine terms used in portable electronics insurance regulations (sections 379.1500 to 379.1550)

  • Expands the definition of "portable electronics" to explicitly include cellular phones and smart phones with built-in applications and internet access

  • Clarifies that "portable electronics" excludes telecommunication and cellular equipment used by telecommunication companies to provide service to consumers

  • Portable electronics insurance is defined as a group or master commercial inland marine policy covering repair or replacement of portable electronics against loss, theft, mechanical failure, malfunction, damage, or other applicable perils

  • Establishes definitions for related terms including "vendor," "portable electronics transaction," "insurer," "portable electronics insurance license," and "supervising business entity"

Legislative Description

Adds cellular phones and specified smart phone to the definition of "portable electronics" for the purpose of specified insurance policies

Last Action

Referred: Insurance Policy(H)

4/18/2013

Committee Referrals

Insurance Policy4/18/2013

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