BILL · 2005–06 SESSION

SB 6346: Fraudulent refusal/insurance

Penalizing the false or fraudulent refusal of an insurance claim.

Summary

It is unlawful for an insurer to falsely or fraudulently refuse to pay a claim under an insurance contract. Fraudulent refusal is a gross misdemeanor, or, if the claim exceeds $1,500, a Class C felony, punishable by up to five years imprisonment, a $10,000 fine or both.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 6346), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to false or fraudulent refusal of an insurance claim;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Jan 11, 2006First reading, referred to Financial Institutions, Housing & Consumer Protection.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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