SB17-204
Improper Denial Of Property And Casualty Claims
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2017 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning the improper denial of property and casualty insurance claims.
Bill Summary:
Current law allows a third party, 'on behalf of' the insured, to claim double damages and attorney fees from a property and casualty insurer for an unreasonable delay or denial of benefits. The bill eliminates the 'on behalf of' language so that only the named insured may claim double damages and attorney fees from a property and casualty insurer.
The bill also requires an insured to provide notice to the property and casualty insurer of the insured's intent to file for double damages and attorney fees under the law.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Related Documents & Information
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Postpone Senate Bill 17-204 indefinitely. | The motion passed on a vote of 5-3, with one excused. | Vote summary |
| Refer Senate Bill 17-204 to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion failed on a vote of 0-8, with one excused. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer Senate Bill 17-204 to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 6-1. | Vote summary |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/03/2017 | Third Reading | BILL |
24
AYE
11
NO
0
OTHER
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Vote record |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 04/26/2017 | House | House Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Postpone Indefinitely |
| 04/04/2017 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to State, Veterans, & Military Affairs |
| 04/03/2017 | Senate | Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 03/31/2017 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Floor |
| 03/28/2017 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Laid Over to 03/31/2017 - No Amendments |
| 03/27/2017 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments |
| 03/22/2017 | Senate | Senate Committee on Business, Labor, & Technology Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 02/28/2017 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Business, Labor, & Technology |
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