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MS SB2158
Bill
AI Summary
- Shifts burden of proof to property and casualty insurers in lawsuits brought by policyholders under all perils coverage policies
- Requires insurers to prove by preponderance of the evidence that any policy exclusion applies to the claimed loss
- Applies to civil actions alleging insurer failure to pay a lawful claim under the policy
- Applies to any action filed on or after July 1, 2014, regardless of when the cause of action accrued
- Effective date: July 1, 2014
Legislative Description
Civil actions; property and casualty insurers have burden of proof for exclusions in all perils coverage policy.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/4/2014
Committee Referrals
Insurance1/10/2014
Full Bill Text
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