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OK HB1084

Bill

Status

Passed

5/29/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mark Tedford

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits soliciting or accepting assignment of post-loss insurance benefits under auto collision/comprehensive, residential property, or commercial property insurance policies, declaring such assignments null, void, and unenforceable

  • Applies to assignments where insurance benefits or rights of action against insurers are transferred to service providers performing repairs, restoration, damage mitigation, or claims communication on behalf of the insured

  • Exempts assignments to federally insured financial institutions, mortgagees, subsequent property purchasers, and liability coverage under property policies

  • Violations constitute unfair or deceptive trade practices subject to existing penalties under Title 36 of the Oklahoma Statutes

  • Preserves insureds' right to authorize direct payment to service providers for covered services and materials, and attorneys may still collect fees for property insurance claim actions; effective November 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Insurance; assignment of benefits; prohibited activity; effective date.

Last Action

Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/29/2025

5/29/2025

Committee Referrals

Business and Insurance4/1/2025
Insurance2/4/2025
Commerce and Economic Development Oversight2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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