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OK HB3420

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2014

Primary Sponsor

Mike Shelton

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all insurers issuing residential property insurance policies in Oklahoma to offer earthquake coverage to policyholders, either through the policy itself, an endorsement, or a separate policy

  • Mandates specific disclosure language informing homeowners that standard policies don't cover earthquakes, that Oklahoma law requires insurers to offer coverage, and that earthquake policies may have different limitations than homeowners policies

  • Establishes that insurers must re-offer earthquake coverage every two years if initially declined, and coverage accepted by one named insured is binding on all insured parties and those with insurable interest

  • Prohibits insurers from canceling, rejecting, or refusing to renew residential policies solely because the insured accepted earthquake coverage, and bars discriminatory underwriting against those who purchase coverage

  • Requires insurers to disclose all applicable discounts and surcharges for earthquake coverage, including hazard-reduction discounts for measures like securing water heaters or reinforcing chimneys

Legislative Description

Insurance; creating the Earthquake Insurance Act of 2014; effective date.

Insurance

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Insurance

2/4/2014

Committee Referrals

Insurance2/4/2014

Full Bill Text

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