SB 1783 Illinois Senate · 99th Regular Session

UNCLAIMED LIFE INS BENEFIT ACT

Summary
Creates the Unclaimed Life Insurance Benefits Act. Provides that insurers with life insurance policies, annuity contracts, or retained asset accounts shall compare those accounts to the Social Security Administration's Death Master File or similar database on at least a semi-annual basis. Provides that within 90 days of finding a Death Master File match, the insurer shall complete a good faith effort to confirm the death of the insured or retained asset account holder, and to determine whether benefits are due and, if so, to locate beneficiaries and provide the appropriate forms or instructions. Provides that benefits from a policy, annuity contract, or a retained asset account, plus any applicable accrued contractual interest shall first be payable to the designated beneficiaries or owners and, in the event the beneficiaries or owners cannot be found, shall escheat pursuant to the Uniform Disposition of Unclaimed Property Act, and requires insurers to contact the Treasurer pursuant to the Uniform Disposition of Unclaimed Property Act. Provides that failures to meet the requirements of the Act with such frequency as to constitute a general business practice is a violation of provisions of the Illinois Insurance Code concerning unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices. Makes conforming changes in the Illinois Insurance Code.
Bill status failed 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2015
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 20, 2015 Last action Jan 10, 2017
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17
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Committee
6
Amendments
2
Jan 10, 2017
Senate · Failed
Session Sine Die
Jul 31, 2016
Senate · Referred to committee
Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
Apr 6, 2016
Senate · Reported by committee
Do Pass as Amended Insurance; 012-000-000
Apr 6, 2016
Senate · Amendment adopted
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
Mar 1, 2016
Senate · Reported by committee
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Insurance
Feb 24, 2016
Senate · Referred to committee
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Feb 24, 2016
Senate · Amendment offered
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. William R. Haine
Feb 16, 2016
Senate · Referred to committee
Assigned to Insurance
Feb 20, 2015
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to Assignments
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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William R. Haine
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