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ND SB2089
Bill
Status
Engrossed
1/29/2025
Primary Sponsor
Industry and Business
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AI Summary
- Amends Section 26.1-02-31 to remove the Insurance Commissioner's authority to disclose the subject matter or general disposition of consumer assistance requests and complaints, while adding explicit authority to publish administrative orders and provide general disposition descriptions
- Documents, materials, and claim file contents provided to the Commissioner in response to consumer complaints remain confidential and protected from subpoenas, discovery requests, and use as evidence in private civil actions
- Commissioner retains authority to use confidential complaint materials for regulatory or legal actions brought as part of official duties
- Amends Section 26.1-03-19.4 to clarify that disclosure of examination documents to the Commissioner, or sharing authorized under existing provisions, does not waive existing privileges or confidentiality claims
- Working papers and documents from insurance company financial condition or market conduct examinations remain confidential, with access permitted to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners under written confidentiality agreements
Legislative Description
Confidentiality of insurance department records.
Last Action
Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 2 nays 89
3/25/2025
Committee Referrals
Industry, Business and Labor2/18/2025
Industry and Business1/7/2025
Full Bill Text
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