Motor vehicle insurance; refusal of claims, payment of uninsured and underinsured benefits. (HB1771)

Introduced By

Del. Dave Albo (R-Springfield)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Refusal of motor vehicle insurance claims; payment of uninsured and underinsured benefits. Provides that an insured under an uninsured or underinsured motorist policy of insurance may bring an action against the insurance carrier for failing to consider in good faith an uninsured or underinsured claim, without first obtaining a judgment against the uninsured or underinsured defendant. An insured who brings such an action against an insurer is limited to a recovery of double the amount of the insured claim up to $350,000 in excess of the amount otherwise due and payable, plus interest, and attorney fees and expenses. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
01/12/2015Committee
01/12/2015Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/14/15 15102203D
01/12/2015Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
01/19/2015Impact statement from DPB (HB1771)
01/20/2015Assigned Courts sub: Civil Law
01/28/2015Subcommittee recommends laying on the table
02/10/2015Left in Courts of Justice