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OK HB1516

Bill

Status

Passed

5/15/2025

Primary Sponsor

Chris Banning

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Raises the minimum age for minors to contract for life or accident and health insurance from 15 to 16 years old, and now requires signed parental or guardian consent for such contracts

  • Requires signed parental or guardian consent for minors aged 16 and older to contract for other types of insurance on subjects in which they have an insurable interest

  • Minors with proper consent are treated as having full legal capacity to exercise rights under their insurance contracts, including surrendering policies and receiving benefits

  • Insurance agents are immune from liability for failure to obtain the required signed parental or guardian consent

  • Effective date: November 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Insurance; minors; contract for insurance; parental or guardian consent; effective date.

Last Action

Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/15/2025

5/15/2025

Committee Referrals

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

Full Bill Text

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