AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- UNFAIR CLAIMS SETTLEMENT PRACTICES ACT
Summary
Amends unfair claims practices law by requiring an insurance appraisal by a licensed appraiser where damage to a motor vehicle exceeds $5,000 (from $2,500) and eliminates language that prohibits an appraisal based on photos of a damaged motor vehicle.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 23, 2026
Last action Mar 3, 2026
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Full legislative history
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Total actions
3
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Mar 3, 2026
Committee
03/03/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
legislature
Jan 23, 2026
Introduced
01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
upper
8 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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