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OK SB823

Bill

Status

Passed

4/14/2016

Primary Sponsor

Randy McDaniel

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires service warranty association identity and license number to be preprinted on service contracts issued on and after July 1, 2016.

  • Expands definition of unfair and deceptive practices to include failure to provide sample contract terms prior to sale, with exception allowing providers to direct consumers to websites displaying complete contract terms.

  • Establishes civil penalties of $100 to $5,000 for violations of claim file examination requirements and response deadlines.

  • Requires service warranty associations to respond to claimant communications within 30 days and maintain detailed claim files subject to Insurance Commissioner examination for three years.

  • Authorizes Insurance Commissioner to issue ex parte cease and desist orders against unauthorized service warranty providers, with hearing procedures allowing affected parties to contest orders within 30 days.

Legislative Description

Service warranties; modifying service contract information; defining unfair or deceptive acts or practices. Effective date.

Last Action

Approved by Governor 04/14/2016

4/14/2016

Committee Referrals

Insurance2/11/2016
Rules3/17/2015
Insurance2/19/2015

Full Bill Text

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