Motor vehicle insurance; refusal of claims, payment of uninsured and underinsured benefits. (HB1771)
Introduced By
Del. Dave Albo (R-Springfield)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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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
Date | Action |
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01/12/2015 | Committee |
01/12/2015 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/14/15 15102203D |
01/12/2015 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
01/19/2015 | Impact statement from DPB (HB1771) |
01/20/2015 | Assigned Courts sub: Civil Law |
01/28/2015 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table |
02/10/2015 | Left in Courts of Justice |