Commerce and Insurance, Dept. of - As introduced, extends from 30 days to 30 business days the period of time within which an insurer must respond to the department's request for information in regard to a complaint filed against the insurer. - Amends TCA Title 33; Title 39; Title 52; Title 56; Title 58; Title 68 and Title 71.

HB 1477 extends the time insurers must respond to the Department of Commerce and Insurance's information requests from 30 calendar days to 30 business days when handling complaints. This change applies directly to insurance companies operating under Tennessee's insurance regulations. The bill modifies specific sections of Tennessee law (Titles 33, 39, 52, 56, 58, 68, and 71) to implement this time extension. The policy change provides insurers with additional time to address department inquiries without altering the complaint process itself.