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OK HB2933

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mark Tedford

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires property insurers to file quarterly reports with the Oklahoma Insurance Department starting March 31, 2027, detailing policies in force, cancellations, nonrenewals, new policies, premiums, claims data, and wind coverage exclusions by ZIP code

  • Increases civil penalties for insurance violations from $5,000 to $10,000 per violation and from $1,000 to $25,000 for unfair practices cease-and-desist order violations, with authority to suspend or revoke certificates of authority

  • Shortens claim processing timelines: insurers must acknowledge claims within 14 days (reduced from 30), respond to claimant communications within 14 days (reduced from 30), and accept or deny claims within 30 days of proof of loss (reduced from 60), with 10% annual interest on late payments

  • Creates mandatory mediation program for residential and auto insurance disputes requested by policyholders, requiring insurers to participate with settlement authority and establishing a Homeowner Claims Bill of Rights that must be provided within 14 days of a claim

  • Prohibits insurers from canceling or refusing to renew homeowner policies based solely on first claims, claims over 5 years old, fewer than three weather-related claims in three years, roof age under 15 years, or aerial imaging without offering in-person inspection appeals

Legislative Description

Insurance; personal and commercial property; report; Insurance Commissioner; liability and collision; insurer; mediation; Homeowner Claims Bill of Rights; claims; effective date.

Last Action

CR; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Committee

2/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Civil Judiciary2/3/2026
Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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