Requires prior approval of certain rates; requires insurers provide written explanations for certain premium increases; and authorizes the refiling of certain rates
Summary
Requires rate filings for prior approval for commercial property insurance, commercial general liability insurance, and personal residential property insurance; requires insurers provide written explanations for premium increases in certain covered policies; requires certain insurers of homeowners' insurance to refile its homeowners' insurance rates and, in certain circumstances, be required to reduce rates.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 24, 2026
Last action Feb 24, 2026
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1
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Committee
1
Feb 24, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO INSURANCE
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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