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MS HB756

Bill

Status

Passed

3/17/2014

Primary Sponsor

Scott DeLano

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Commissioner of Insurance to establish uniform policy language by regulation regarding hurricane deductibles in homeowner's insurance policies and the form of notice insurers must provide to policyholders.

  • Defines "hurricane" for deductible purposes as a storm system declared a hurricane by the National Hurricane Center of the National Weather Service.

  • Specifies that hurricane deductible duration begins when a hurricane watch or warning is issued for any part of Mississippi and ends 24 hours after the last watch or warning is terminated.

  • Effective July 1, 2014.

Legislative Description

Hurricane deductibles; require Commissioner of Insurance to establish regulations regarding.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

3/17/2014

Committee Referrals

Insurance1/20/2014

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