SB 2801 Illinois Senate · 99th Regular Session

INS CD-INSUREDS INDEP COUNSEL

Summary
Creates the Insured's Independent Counsel Act. Provides that if an insurer has a duty to defend an insured under a policy of insurance and a significant and actual conflict of interest arises that imposes a duty on the insurer to provide independent counsel to the insured, the insurer shall provide independent counsel to the insured unless the insured waives the right to independent counsel in writing. Defines "significant and actual conflict of interest". Adds provisions governing: the selection of independent counsel; retention of other counsel by either insurer or insured; duties of the independent counsel; privileged information; waiver of the right to select independent counsel; and cooperation between the insurer, insured, and independent counsel.
Bill status failed 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2016
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 17, 2016 Last action Jan 10, 2017
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Jan 10, 2017
Senate · Failed
Session Sine Die
Apr 8, 2016
Senate · Referred to committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Mar 8, 2016
Senate · Referred to committee
Assigned to Judiciary
Feb 17, 2016
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to Assignments
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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John G. Mulroe
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