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MS HB1401

Bill

Status

Failed

2/1/2011

Primary Sponsor

Alex Monsour

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits insurers from canceling or failing to renew homeowners insurance policies based solely on the presence of Chinese drywall imported from or manufactured in the People's Republic of China prior to December 31, 2009

  • Prohibits insurers from canceling or failing to renew policies based on claims filed by insureds related to the presence of Chinese drywall

  • Requires insurers who have canceled or failed to renew policies after Chinese drywall claims to reinstate policies within 30 days of the act's effective date on the same terms and conditions as before

  • Establishes penalties of up to $15,000 per violation plus attorney fees, expenses, and court costs incurred by homeowners to have policies reinstated

  • Sunsets on July 1, 2013

Legislative Description

Homeowners insurance; prohibit cancellations of policies based solely on the presence of Chinese drywall.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/1/2011

Full Bill Text

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