HB 557 (2003): banning cancellation of or rate increases in homeowners' insurance based on the number of claims and prohibiting motor vehicle insurers from using credit information for underwriting purposes.

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HB 557 (2003)

banning cancellation of or rate increases in homeowners' insurance based on the number of claims and prohibiting motor vehicle insurers from using credit information for underwriting purposes.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Subject: Insurance

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 2003 and referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 19, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 16–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 25, 2003 the House voted to kill it.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 19, 2003, 1:15 PM: hearing, House Commerce, RM302,LOB

The Docket

  • January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref. to Commerce
  • February 19, 2003: Hearing Feb 19 1:15 RM302,LOB
  • March 19, 2003: Maj Report ITL for Mar 25 (Vote 16-0;CC)
  • March 25, 2003: ITL Report Adopted

Laws It Would Change

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