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OR SB340
Bill
Status
6/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
David Smith
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AI Summary
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Caps annual fire insurance premium increases at 3% for properties located in the wildland-urban interface or owned by individuals whose primary employment is farming or resource extraction (logging, mining)
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Prohibits insurers from canceling fire insurance policies for these protected property owners without their consent, unless the insurer paid out more than 75% of the coverage limit on a claim within the previous three years
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Prohibits insurers from canceling policies for protected property owners based on the insurer's claims experience with other policyholders in the same municipality, county, or region
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Requires the Department of Consumer and Business Services to establish rules defining how employment or business activity qualifies an insured for these protections
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Takes effect on the 91st day after the 2025 legislative session adjourns, with substantive provisions becoming operative January 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Relating to fire insurance that covers properties at particular risk of wildfires; prescribing an effective date.
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment.
6/27/2025