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OK HB1084
Bill
Status
5/29/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mark Tedford
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Exempts assignments to federally insured financial institutions, mortgagees, subsequent property purchasers, and liability coverage under property policies
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Violations constitute unfair or deceptive trade practices subject to existing penalties under Title 36 of the Oklahoma Statutes
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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