HB 2384 Arizona House · 57th Legislature - First Regular Session

fire insurance; wildfire risk modeling

HB 2384 requires Arizona insurers to use wildfire risk modeling for fire insurance policies in cities and towns with fewer than 150,000 residents. It mandates that insurers base premiums on community-level wildfire mitigation efforts, specifically rewarding properties in "Firewise USA Site" communities that have implemented proven safety measures. This policy change directly affects homeowners in smaller Arizona communities and insurers operating there, shifting how wildfire risk is assessed from individual properties to community-wide safety programs. The law aims to incentivize community-wide wildfire preparedness by offering lower insurance rates to areas with certified mitigation efforts.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
House Passage
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 23, 2025 Last action Mar 31, 2025
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Introduced Version House Engrossed Version · 5 edits · Mar 20, 2025
MODERATE
This bill amends Arizona's fire insurance laws to require wildfire risk modeling for smaller communities and adds consumer protections against discrimination in insurance coverage. The changes strengthen requirements for insurers to use Firewise USA mitigation designations when setting rates and expand protections for policyholders seeking coverage information.
Scope change
The bill maintains its focus on fire insurance policy standards but adds new requirements for wildfire risk assessment in communities under 150,000 people and expands consumer protections in the insurance cancellation and nonrenewal process.
REQUIREMENT

Requires wildfire risk modeling for cities and towns with populations under 150,000 people, using Firewise USA mitigation designations to determine insurance rates.

CONSUMER_PROTECTIONS

Adds new provisions preventing insurers from using consumer reports collected within 60 days to decline coverage and prohibits insurers from treating coverage inquiries as claims.

Prohibits insurers from discriminating against policyholders based on location of residence, age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or ancestry when transferring policies.

DEFINITION

Adds formal definition of 'wildfire risk model' to include map-based tools, computer-based tools, or simulations used to assess residential wildfire risk.

ENFORCEMENT

Clarifies that conditions not on the insured premises cannot be used as grounds for nonrenewal and establishes appeal procedures for arbitrary nonrenewal decisions.

Floor votes · House Mar 20, 2025

How they voted

3320
Passed · 7 other
Total votes 60
Mar 20, 2025
D Democratic27
4 Yea 18 Nay 5
66% Nay
R Republican33
29 Yea 2 Nay 2
87% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
11
Key actions
4
Committee
1
Mar 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
PASSED
lower
Mar 17, 2025
Lower · Passed
PASSED
lower
Mar 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
DP
lower
Feb 17, 2025
Lower · Passed
DP
lower
1 primary · 14 co-sponsors

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