An Act establishing the Coal and Clay Mine Subsidence and Landslide Insurance and Assistance Program within the Department of Environmental Protection; providing for related powers and duties of the Department of Environmental Protection; establishing and providing for the powers and duties of the Coal and Clay Mine Subsidence and Landslide Insurance Board; providing for duties of the Auditor General; establishing the Coal and Clay Mine Subsidence and Landslide Insurance Fund and the Coal and Clay Mine Subsidence and Landslide Assistance Fund; imposing a penalty; making appropriations and transfers; and making a repeal.
This bill creates a new state program to provide insurance and financial assistance for property damage caused by coal and clay mine subsidence and landslides in Pennsylvania. It establishes a dedicated Insurance Board and two separate funds to manage coverage for homeowners and businesses in affected mining and landslide-prone areas. The legislation outlines how the Department of Environmental Protection will administer the program, set premiums, and process claims while also creating a mechanism for mitigation assistance to reduce future risks.
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May 2024
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Introduced May 14, 2024
Last action May 14, 2024
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