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OK SB1599

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/6/2012

Primary Sponsor

Ralph Shortey

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends 36 O.S. 2011, Section 6125 regarding prepaid funeral benefits contracts offered by funeral organizations.

  • Prohibits organizations from offering "Specific and Described Funeral Merchandise and Service at a Guaranteed Price" contracts (paragraph 1 type) effective November 1, 2012.

  • Allows only "fund for prepaid funeral benefits" contracts (paragraph 2 type) where purchasers can add funds and select exact merchandise/services at time of death.

  • Maintains existing protections requiring funds be held in trust, earn minimum interest, and prohibits withdrawal of less than original principal deposited.

  • Effective date: November 1, 2012.

Legislative Description

Prepaid funeral benefits; prohibiting certain contracts from being offered. Effective date.

Insurance

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Retirement and Insurance

2/7/2012

Committee Referrals

Retirement and Insurance2/7/2012

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