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BILL · 2003–04 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1128

HB 1128: Malicious harassment

Prohibiting insurers from taking certain underwriting actions regarding property insurance policies due to claims made for malicious harassment.

Summary

  • Prohibits an insurer from taking an adverse underwriting action against an insured as the result of an insurance claim stemming from the crime of malicious harassment.
  • Requires insurers to report annually to the Office of the Insurance Commissioner regarding any underwriting action taken against an insured who has filed a malicious harassment loss claim during the preceding five years.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SHB 1128), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 117, Laws of 2003
  1. IntroducedJan 17, 2003
  2. Out of committeeFeb 13, 2003
  3. Passed HouseFeb 24, 2003
  4. Passed SenateApr 15, 2003
  5. GovernorMay 7, 2003
  6. LawMay 7, 2003
Prime sponsor
Shay Schual-Berke (D-33)
Introduced
January 17, 2003 in the House
Last action
May 7, 2003
Session law
Chapter 117, Laws of 2003
Requested by
Other
Companion bill
SB 5193
Versions
HB 1128, SHB 1128

AN ACT Relating to property insurance for victims of malicious harassment;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Shay Schual-Berke (D-33)

9 co-sponsors (6 Democrats, 3 Republicans)

Brad Benson R-6Geoff Simpson D-47Laura Ruderman D-45Deb Wallace D-17Senator D-22Joe McDermott D-34Cheryl Pflug R-5Tom Campbell R-2Dave Upthegrove D-33

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed February 24, 2003
Version voted on: SHB 1128
95 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat49003
Republican46000
How each member voted

Yea (95)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 15, 2003
Version voted on: SHB 1128
49 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat24000
Republican25000
How each member voted

Yea (49)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 15, 2003
Version voted on: SHB 1128
49 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat24000
Republican25000
How each member voted

Yea (49)

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House · FP as Amd by the Senate

April 21, 2003
Version voted on: SHB 1128
97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat52000
Republican45001
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Excused (1)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/27/2003. (SHB 1128)
  2. Chapter 117, 2003 Laws. (SHB 1128)
  3. Governor signed. (SHB 1128)
  4. President signed. (SHB 1128)
  5. Delivered to Governor. (SHB 1128)
  6. Speaker signed. (SHB 1128)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 96; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (SHB 1128)
  8. House concurred in Senate amendments. (SHB 1128)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (SHB 1128)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 1128)
  11. Committee amendment adopted as amended. (SHB 1128)
  12. Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (SHB 1128)
  13. Notice given to reconsider vote on third reading. (SHB 1128)
  14. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 1128)
  15. Made eligible to be placed on second reading. (SHB 1128)
  16. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 1128)
  17. FSIH - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (SHB 1128)
  18. First reading, referred to Financial Services, Insurance & Housing. (SHB 1128)
  19. Third reading, passed; yeas, 95; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 3. (SHB 1128)
  20. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 1128)
  21. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SHB 1128)
  22. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  23. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 1128)
  24. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  25. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 1128)
  26. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  27. FII - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1128)
  28. FII - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  29. FII - Executive action taken by committee.
  30. First reading, referred to Financial Institutions & Insurance.

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