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CS/CS/CS/HB 301: Insurance

GENERAL BILL by Commerce Committee ; Civil Justice Subcommittee ; Insurance and Banking Subcommittee ; Santiago

Insurance; Specifying the required reimbursement of loss adjustment expenses in reimbursement contracts between the State Board of Administration and property insurers under the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund on or after a specified date; revising a criminal penalty for the submission, with certain intent, of an employer application for workers' compensation insurance coverage which contains false, misleading, or incomplete information; providing that certain sworn statements in such applications are not required to be notarized; providing right of contribution of certain liability insurers against other liability insurers for defense costs, etc.

Effective Date: 7/1/2019
Last Action: 6/18/2019 - Chapter No. 2019-108
Bill Text: PDF

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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    1/16/2019 House • Filed
    1/23/2019 House • Referred to Insurance and Banking Subcommittee; Civil Justice Subcommittee; Commerce Committee -HJ 43
    2/6/2019 House • PCS on Committee agenda-- Insurance and Banking Subcommittee, 02/13/19, 10:30 am, Sumner Hall
    2/13/2019 House • CS by Insurance and Banking Subcommittee; YEAS 9 NAYS 4 -HJ 298
    2/14/2019 House • Pending review of CS under Rule 7.18(c)
    2/15/2019 House • Now in Civil Justice Subcommittee -HJ 295
    3/4/2019 House • On Committee agenda-- Civil Justice Subcommittee, 03/06/19, 8:00 am, Sumner Hall -- Temporarily postponed
    3/5/2019 House • Introduced -HJ 43
    • CS by Insurance and Banking Subcommittee read 1st time -HJ 291
    3/11/2019 House • On Committee agenda-- Civil Justice Subcommittee, 03/13/19, 8:30 am, Sumner Hall
    3/13/2019 House • CS/CS by Civil Justice Subcommittee; YEAS 15 NAYS 0 -HJ 441
    3/15/2019 House • Pending review of CS under Rule 7.18(c)
    • CS/CS by Civil Justice Subcommittee read 1st time -HJ 436
    3/18/2019 House • Now in Commerce Committee -HJ 445
    3/26/2019 House • On Committee agenda-- Commerce Committee, 03/28/19, 10:30 am, Webster Hall
    3/28/2019 House • CS/CS/CS by- Commerce Committee; YEAS 20 NAYS 0 -HJ 556
    4/2/2019 House • Pending review of CS -under Rule 7.18(c)
    • CS/CS/CS by Commerce Committee read 1st time -HJ 553
    4/3/2019 House • Placed on Calendar -HJ 565
    4/4/2019 House • Placed on Special Order Calendar, 04/10/19
    4/10/2019 House • Read 2nd time -HJ 610
    • Amendment(s) adopted (514283, 670303, 742057) -HJ 611, 614
    • Placed on 3rd reading
    4/11/2019 House • Read 3rd time -HJ 652
    • Amendment(s) adopted (284691) -HJ 653
    • CS passed as amended; YEAS 114 NAYS 0 -HJ 653
    4/18/2019 Senate • In Messages
    • Referred to Banking and Insurance; Judiciary; Appropriations -SJ 394
    4/22/2019 Senate • Received -SJ 394
    5/2/2019 Senate • Withdrawn from Banking and Insurance; Judiciary; Appropriations -SJ 785
    • Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
    • Substituted for CS/CS/CS/CS/SB 714 -SJ 785
    • Read 2nd time -SJ 785
    • Amendment(s) failed (243984, 641940) -SJ 785
    • Placed on 3rd reading
    5/3/2019 Senate • Read 3rd time -SJ 878
    • CS passed; YEAS 37 NAYS 1 -SJ 879
    5/3/2019 House • Ordered enrolled -HJ 1324
    6/5/2019 • Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
    6/18/2019 • Approved by Governor
    • Chapter No. 2019-108

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  • CS/CS/CS/HB 301, Enrolled (Current Bill Version) Posted 5/8/2019 at 11:57 AM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (7)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    S 714 (c4) Insurance Brandes Similar Last Action: 5/2/2019 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 301 (Ch. 2019-108) -SJ 785
    H 387 (c1) Nonadmitted Insurance Markets Insurance and Banking Subcommittee Compare Last Action: 5/3/2019 S Died in Banking and Insurance, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 301 (Ch. 2019-108)
    H 765 (c1) Motor Vehicle Insurance Santiago Compare Last Action: 5/3/2019 H Died in Transportation and Tourism Appropriations Subcommittee, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 301 (Ch. 2019-108)
    S 538 (c1) Nonadmitted Insurance Market Reform Brandes Compare Last Action: 5/3/2019 S Died in Appropriations, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 301 (Ch. 2019-108)
    S 896 Motor Vehicle Insurance Brandes Compare Last Action: 5/3/2019 S Died in Infrastructure and Security, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 301 (Ch. 2019-108)
    S 1232 Motor Vehicles Rader Compare Last Action: 5/3/2019 S Died in Infrastructure and Security, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 301 (Ch. 2019-108), CS/HB 1057 (Ch. 2019-92)
    S 1464 Fair Settlement Act Brandes Compare Last Action: 5/3/2019 S Died in Banking and Insurance, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 301 (Ch. 2019-108)

    Citations - Statutes (16)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    215.555 Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund. Page 4 (pdf)
    319.30 Definitions; dismantling, destruction, change of identity of motor vehicle or mobile home; salvage. Page 5 (pdf)
    440.381 Application for coverage; reporting payroll; payroll audit procedures; penalties. Page 7 (pdf)
    624.1055 Page 19 (pdf)
    624.155 Civil remedy. Page 20 (pdf)
    624.404 General eligibility of insurers for certificate of authority. Page 22 (pdf)
    624.4085 Risk-based capital requirements for insurers. Page 23 (pdf)
    626.914 Definitions. Page 25 (pdf)
    626.916 Eligibility for export. Page 25 (pdf)
    626.9541 Unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices defined. Page 26 (pdf)
    627.0655 Policyholder loss or expense-related premium discounts. Page 26 (pdf)
    627.426 Claims administration. Page 27 (pdf)
    627.4555 Secondary notice. Page 28 (pdf)
    627.7015 Alternative procedure for resolution of disputed property insurance claims. Page 30 (pdf)
    627.7295 Motor vehicle insurance contracts. Page 30 (pdf)
    921.0022 Criminal Punishment Code; offense severity ranking chart. Page 8 (pdf)

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  • CS/CS/CS/HB 301, Engrossed 2 Posted 4/11/2019 at 4:05 PM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (7)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    S 714 (c4) Insurance Brandes Similar Last Action: 5/2/2019 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 301 (Ch. 2019-108) -SJ 785
    H 387 (c1) Nonadmitted Insurance Markets Insurance and Banking Subcommittee Compare Last Action: 5/3/2019 S Died in Banking and Insurance, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 301 (Ch. 2019-108)
    H 765 (c1) Motor Vehicle Insurance Santiago Compare Last Action: 5/3/2019 H Died in Transportation and Tourism Appropriations Subcommittee, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 301 (Ch. 2019-108)
    S 538 (c1) Nonadmitted Insurance Market Reform Brandes Compare Last Action: 5/3/2019 S Died in Appropriations, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 301 (Ch. 2019-108)
    S 896 Motor Vehicle Insurance Brandes Compare Last Action: 5/3/2019 S Died in Infrastructure and Security, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 301 (Ch. 2019-108)
    S 1232 Motor Vehicles Rader Compare Last Action: 5/3/2019 S Died in Infrastructure and Security, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 301 (Ch. 2019-108), CS/HB 1057 (Ch. 2019-92)
    S 1464 Fair Settlement Act Brandes Compare Last Action: 5/3/2019 S Died in Banking and Insurance, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 301 (Ch. 2019-108)

    Floor Amendments (2)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    243984 - Amendment
    Between lines 167 and 168 insert:
    Flores 5/2/2019
    10:13 AM
    Senate: Failed
    5/2/2019
    Web Page
    PDF
    641940 - Amendment
    Between lines 450 and 451 insert:
    Flores 5/2/2019
    9:13 AM
    Senate: Failed
    5/2/2019
    Web Page
    PDF

    Floor Votes (1)

    Date Chamber Result
    5/3/2019 10:09 AM Senate 37 Yeas - 1 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (16)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    215.555 Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund. Page 4 (pdf)
    319.30 Definitions; dismantling, destruction, change of identity of motor vehicle or mobile home; salvage. Page 5 (pdf)
    440.381 Application for coverage; reporting payroll; payroll audit procedures; penalties. Page 7 (pdf)
    624.1055 Page 19 (pdf)
    624.155 Civil remedy. Page 20 (pdf)
    624.404 General eligibility of insurers for certificate of authority. Page 22 (pdf)
    624.4085 Risk-based capital requirements for insurers. Page 23 (pdf)
    626.914 Definitions. Page 25 (pdf)
    626.916 Eligibility for export. Page 25 (pdf)
    626.9541 Unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices defined. Page 26 (pdf)
    627.0655 Policyholder loss or expense-related premium discounts. Page 26 (pdf)
    627.426 Claims administration. Page 27 (pdf)
    627.4555 Secondary notice. Page 28 (pdf)
    627.7015 Alternative procedure for resolution of disputed property insurance claims. Page 30 (pdf)
    627.7295 Motor vehicle insurance contracts. Page 30 (pdf)
    921.0022 Criminal Punishment Code; offense severity ranking chart. Page 8 (pdf)

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  • CS/CS/CS/HB 301, Engrossed 1 Posted 4/10/2019 at 8:24 PM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (7)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    S 714 (c3) Insurance Brandes Similar Last Action: 5/2/2019 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 301 (Ch. 2019-108) -SJ 785
    H 387 (c1) Nonadmitted Insurance Markets Insurance and Banking Subcommittee Compare Last Action: 5/3/2019 S Died in Banking and Insurance, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 301 (Ch. 2019-108)
    H 765 (c1) Motor Vehicle Insurance Santiago Compare Last Action: 5/3/2019 H Died in Transportation and Tourism Appropriations Subcommittee, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 301 (Ch. 2019-108)
    S 538 (c1) Nonadmitted Insurance Market Reform Brandes Compare Last Action: 5/3/2019 S Died in Appropriations, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 301 (Ch. 2019-108)
    S 896 Motor Vehicle Insurance Brandes Compare Last Action: 5/3/2019 S Died in Infrastructure and Security, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 301 (Ch. 2019-108)
    S 1232 Motor Vehicles Rader Compare Last Action: 5/3/2019 S Died in Infrastructure and Security, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 301 (Ch. 2019-108), CS/HB 1057 (Ch. 2019-92)
    S 1464 Fair Settlement Act Brandes Compare Last Action: 5/3/2019 S Died in Banking and Insurance, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 301 (Ch. 2019-108)

    Floor Amendments (1)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    284691 - Amendment
    Remove line 74
    Santiago 4/10/2019
    9:18 PM
    House: Adopted
    4/11/2019
    PDF

    Floor Votes (1)

    Date Chamber Result
    4/11/2019 2:45 PM House 114 Yeas - 0 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (16)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    215.555 Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund. Page 4 (pdf)
    319.30 Definitions; dismantling, destruction, change of identity of motor vehicle or mobile home; salvage. Page 5 (pdf)
    440.381 Application for coverage; reporting payroll; payroll audit procedures; penalties. Page 7 (pdf)
    624.1055 Page 19 (pdf)
    624.155 Civil remedy. Page 20 (pdf)
    624.404 General eligibility of insurers for certificate of authority. Page 22 (pdf)
    624.4085 Risk-based capital requirements for insurers. Page 23 (pdf)
    626.914 Definitions. Page 25 (pdf)
    626.916 Eligibility for export. Page 25 (pdf)
    626.9541 Unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices defined. Page 26 (pdf)
    627.0655 Policyholder loss or expense-related premium discounts. Page 26 (pdf)
    627.426 Claims administration. Page 27 (pdf)
    627.4555 Secondary notice. Page 28 (pdf)
    627.7015 Alternative procedure for resolution of disputed property insurance claims. Page 30 (pdf)
    627.7295 Motor vehicle insurance contracts. Page 30 (pdf)
    921.0022 Criminal Punishment Code; offense severity ranking chart. Page 8 (pdf)

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  • CS/CS/CS/HB 301, Committee Substitute 3 Posted 4/2/2019 at 3:03 PM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (7)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    H 387 (c1) Nonadmitted Insurance Markets Insurance and Banking Subcommittee Compare Last Action: 5/3/2019 S Died in Banking and Insurance, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 301 (Ch. 2019-108)
    H 765 (c1) Motor Vehicle Insurance Santiago Compare Last Action: 5/3/2019 H Died in Transportation and Tourism Appropriations Subcommittee, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 301 (Ch. 2019-108)
    S 538 (c1) Nonadmitted Insurance Market Reform Brandes Compare Last Action: 5/3/2019 S Died in Appropriations, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 301 (Ch. 2019-108)
    S 714 (c3) Insurance Brandes Compare Last Action: 5/2/2019 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 301 (Ch. 2019-108) -SJ 785
    S 896 Motor Vehicle Insurance Brandes Compare Last Action: 5/3/2019 S Died in Infrastructure and Security, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 301 (Ch. 2019-108)
    S 1232 Motor Vehicles Rader Compare Last Action: 5/3/2019 S Died in Infrastructure and Security, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 301 (Ch. 2019-108), CS/HB 1057 (Ch. 2019-92)
    S 1464 Fair Settlement Act Brandes Compare Last Action: 5/3/2019 S Died in Banking and Insurance, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 301 (Ch. 2019-108)

    Floor Amendments (4)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    514283 - Amendment
    Remove lines 61-164 and insert:
    Santiago 4/5/2019
    2:27 PM
    House: Adopted
    4/10/2019
    PDF
    702911 - Amendment
    Between lines 249 and 250, insert:
    Santiago 4/5/2019
    2:16 PM
    House: Superseded by Substitute
    4/10/2019
    PDF
    hierarchy 670303 - Substitute Amendment (702911)
    Between lines 249 and 250, insert:
    Santiago 4/5/2019
    6:17 PM
    House: Adopted
    4/10/2019
    PDF
    742057 - Amendment
    Remove lines 422-424 and insert:
    Santiago 4/5/2019
    2:15 PM
    House: Adopted
    4/10/2019
    PDF

    Citations - Statutes (14)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    215.555 Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund. Page 3 (pdf)
    319.30 Definitions; dismantling, destruction, change of identity of motor vehicle or mobile home; salvage. Page 4 (pdf)
    440.381 Application for coverage; reporting payroll; payroll audit procedures; penalties. Page 6 (pdf)
    624.1055 Page 7 (pdf)
    624.155 Civil remedy. Page 9 (pdf)
    624.4085 Risk-based capital requirements for insurers. Page 11 (pdf)
    626.914 Definitions. Page 12 (pdf)
    626.916 Eligibility for export. Page 12 (pdf)
    626.9541 Unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices defined. Page 13 (pdf)
    627.0655 Policyholder loss or expense-related premium discounts. Page 13 (pdf)
    627.426 Claims administration. Page 14 (pdf)
    627.4555 Secondary notice. Page 15 (pdf)
    627.7015 Alternative procedure for resolution of disputed property insurance claims. Page 17 (pdf)
    627.7295 Motor vehicle insurance contracts. Page 18 (pdf)

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  • CS/CS/HB 301, Committee Substitute 2 Posted 3/15/2019 at 10:20 AM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   Commerce Committee (Post-Meeting) 4/2/2019 (pdf)

    Related Bills (1)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    S 714 (c1) Insurance Brandes Compare Last Action: 5/2/2019 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 301 (Ch. 2019-108) -SJ 785

    Committee Amendments (5)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format
    532999 - Amendment
    Between lines 28 and 29, insert:
    Santiago 3/27/2019
    8:45 PM
    Adopted without Objection
    3/28/2019
    PDF
    385583 - Amendment
    Remove lines 159-162 and insert:
    Santiago 3/27/2019
    8:43 PM
    Adopted without Objection
    3/28/2019
    PDF
    hierarchy 662925 - Amendment to Amendment (385583)
    Remove line 35 of the amendment and insert:
    Santiago 3/28/2019
    1:05 PM
    Adopted without Objection
    3/28/2019
    PDF
    867919 - Amendment
    Between lines 173 and 174, insert:
    Santiago 3/27/2019
    8:44 PM
    Adopted without Objection
    3/28/2019
    PDF
    878295 - Amendment
    Remove line 174 and insert:
    Santiago 3/27/2019
    8:46 PM
    Adopted without Objection
    3/28/2019
    PDF

    Citations - Statutes (6)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    624.155 Civil remedy. Page 2 (pdf)
    626.914 Definitions. Page 4 (pdf)
    626.9541 Unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices defined. Page 4 (pdf)
    627.0655 Policyholder loss or expense-related premium discounts. Page 5 (pdf)
    627.4555 Secondary notice. Page 5 (pdf)
    627.7015 Alternative procedure for resolution of disputed property insurance claims. Page 7 (pdf)

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  • CS/HB 301, Committee Substitute 1 Posted 2/14/2019 at 11:33 AM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   Civil Justice Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) 3/14/2019 (pdf)

    Related Bills (1)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    S 714 (c1) Insurance Brandes Compare Last Action: 5/2/2019 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 301 (Ch. 2019-108) -SJ 785

    Committee Amendments (6)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format
    621725 - Amendment
    Remove lines 24-64
    Toledo 3/6/2019
    7:17 AM
    Withdrawn
    3/13/2019
    PDF
    738311 - Amendment
    Remove lines 24-64 and insert:
    Santiago 3/12/2019
    7:16 PM
    Adopted without Objection
    3/13/2019
    PDF
    873379 - Amendment
    Remove lines 58-162 and insert:
    Santiago 3/5/2019
    6:34 PM
    Withdrawn
    3/13/2019
    PDF
    hierarchy 653069 - Amendment to Amendment (873379)
    Remove lines 6-9 of the amendment
    Toledo 3/6/2019
    7:18 AM
    PDF
    hierarchy 658153 - Amendment to Amendment (873379)
    Remove lines 10-21 of the amendment
    Toledo 3/6/2019
    7:19 AM
    PDF
    026789 - Amendment
    Remove lines 65-76
    Toledo 3/6/2019
    7:21 AM
    Withdrawn
    3/13/2019
    PDF

    Citations - Statutes (6)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    624.155 Civil remedy. Page 2 (pdf)
    626.914 Definitions. Page 3 (pdf)
    626.9541 Unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices defined. Page 4 (pdf)
    627.0655 Policyholder loss or expense-related premium discounts. Page 4 (pdf)
    627.4555 Secondary notice. Page 5 (pdf)
    627.7015 Alternative procedure for resolution of disputed property insurance claims. Page 7 (pdf)

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  • HB 301, Original Filed Version Posted 1/16/2019 at 1:13 PM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   Insurance and Banking Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) 6/18/2019 (pdf)

    Related Bills (4)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    H 537 Florida Workers' Compensation Joint Underwriting Association, Inc. Insurance and Banking Subcommittee Compare Last Action: 5/3/2019 H Died in Government Operations and Technology Appropriations Subcommittee
    S 122 Attorney Fee Awards Under Insurance Policies and Contracts Broxson Compare Last Action: 4/23/2019 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 7065 (Ch. 2019-57) -SJ 412
    S 264 Florida Workers’ Compensation Joint Underwriting Association Gruters Compare Last Action: 5/3/2019 S Died in Appropriations
    S 714 Insurance Brandes Compare Last Action: 5/2/2019 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 301 (Ch. 2019-108) -SJ 785

    Citations - Statutes (10)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    624.155 Civil remedy. Page 2 (pdf)
    626.914 Definitions. Page 3 (pdf)
    626.9541 Unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices defined. Page 4 (pdf)
    627.0655 Policyholder loss or expense-related premium discounts. Page 4 (pdf)
    627.311 Joint underwriters and joint reinsurers; public records and public meetings exemptions. Page 5 (pdf)
    627.351 Insurance risk apportionment plans. Page 5 (pdf)
    627.428 Attorney’s fee. Page 8 (pdf)
    627.4555 Secondary notice. Page 9 (pdf)
    627.7015 Alternative procedure for resolution of disputed property insurance claims. Page 10 (pdf)
    627.739 Personal injury protection; optional limitations; deductibles. Page 11 (pdf)

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