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MS SB2674

Bill

Status

Failed

2/1/2011

Primary Sponsor

Deborah Dawkins

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits insurers from requiring a particular payment plan for private passenger or homeowner's insurance based on an insured's credit history.

  • Bars insurers from refusing to underwrite, canceling, refusing to renew, or increasing renewal premiums for personal lines insurance based on credit history of applicants or insureds.

  • Prohibits insurers from rating risks based on credit history through discounts, removal of discounts, rating tier assignment, or placement with affiliated companies.

  • Prevents insurers from using insurance scores or consumer reports as a basis for unsolicited written or oral insurance solicitations.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2011.

Legislative Description

Insurance; prohibit use of credit information in underwriting and rating.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/1/2011

Full Bill Text

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