Relating to violations of the Insurance Code as unlawful trade practices.
Summary
Includes insurance in definition of real estate, goods and services that are subject to penalties for unlawful trade practices. ] Provides that violation of prohibitions against unfair claim settlement practices with respect to insurance is subject to enforcement action under Unlawful Trade Practices Act. Permits person to obtain, and court to award, appropriate equitable relief in addition to monetary damages under Unlawful Trade Practices Act. Requires Director of Department of Consumer and Business Services to request action before prosecuting attorney may take action under Unlawful Trade Practices Act against act or practice related to insurance.
Bill status
passed
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Jun 2023
House Passage
Apr 2023
Senate Passage
Jun 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 14, 2023
Last action Jun 25, 2023
Floor votes · Senate Jun 22, 2023 · House Apr 4, 2023
How they voted
24–0
Passed · 5 other
Total votes 29
Jun 22, 2023
D
Democratic17
100% Yea
I
Independent1
0% Nay
R
Republican11
63% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
28
Key actions
6
Committee
6
Jun 25, 2023
Upper · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
upper
Jun 22, 2023
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (24-0-5)
senate
Jun 22, 2023
Upper · Passed
Motion to refer to Committee on Rules carried.
upper
Jun 15, 2023
Upper · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.
upper
Apr 5, 2023
Committee
Referred to Judiciary.
upper
Apr 5, 2023
Introduced
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
Apr 4, 2023
Lower · Passed
Passed.
lower
Mar 27, 2023
Lower · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.
lower
Feb 17, 2023
Committee
Referred to Business and Labor.
lower
Feb 14, 2023
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
4 primary · 6 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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