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OK HB2715

Bill

Status

Passed

4/18/2016

Primary Sponsor

Charles Ortega

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Service contracts issued on or after July 1, 2017 must display the service warranty association's name and license number, either preprinted or added by printer at time of sale, so consumers can clearly identify the contract obligor

  • Service warranty associations must provide consumers with a complete sample copy of contract terms and conditions prior to sale upon request, either as a physical copy or by directing them to a website displaying the information

  • Insurance Commissioner gains authority to examine claim files of licensed service warranty associations; associations must respond to Commissioner inquiries within 30 days and to claimant communications within 30 days

  • Violations of claim file and response requirements subject associations to civil penalties of $100 to $5,000

  • Insurance Commissioner may issue emergency cease and desist orders against unauthorized associations or those engaged in fraudulent, hazardous, or deceptive practices; affected parties have 30 days to request a hearing

Legislative Description

Service warranties; modifying information required on certain service contracts; effective date.

Last Action

Approved by Governor 04/18/2016

4/18/2016

Committee Referrals

Insurance3/16/2016
Economic Development, Commerce, and Real Estate2/2/2016

Full Bill Text

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