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MS HB863

Bill

Status

Failed

1/30/2018

Primary Sponsor

David Baria

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Mississippi Windstorm Underwriting Association to write property and casualty insurance policies on homes certified with a FORTIFIED Home designation by the Institute for Business and Home Safety.

  • Establishes that licensed architects, engineers, or inspectors certified by the insurance department shall determine whether a dwelling meets the criteria for a "fortified home" under Institute for Business and Home Safety standards.

  • Amends Section 83-34-5 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 to add this requirement to the association's powers and duties.

  • Effective July 1, 2018.

Legislative Description

MS Windstorm Underwriting Association; mandate to write policies on IBHS FORTIFIED homes.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/30/2018

Committee Referrals

Insurance1/11/2018

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