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TX SB2808

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Brent Hagenbuch

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires insurers and health maintenance organizations (HMOs) to obtain approval from the Commissioner of Insurance before implementing any premium rate increase over the rate charged in the previous 12-month period

  • Mandates that insurers and HMOs file proposed rates with the Texas Department of Insurance along with rating manuals, supplementary rating information, and any additional documentation required by the commissioner

  • Creates new Chapter 652 (Rate Increase Limitations) in the Texas Insurance Code under Subtitle E, which is renamed from "Premium Financing" to "Premiums and Premium Financing"

  • Applies to insurance policies and health benefit plans delivered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2026

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to approval of premium rate increases by the commissioner of insurance.

INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF

Last Action

Referred to Business & Commerce

4/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Business & Commerce4/7/2025

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