Provides that a violation of prohibitions against certain practices with respect to insurance is subject to an enforcement action under the Unlawful Trade Practices Act.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Last action: 2025-06-27
Official status: In House Committee
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

2025-06-27 House
In committee upon adjournment.
2025-06-23 House
Public Hearing held.
2025-06-20 House
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
2025-06-20 House
Referred to Rules.
2025-06-19 Senate
Third reading. Carried by Broadman, Prozanski. Passed. Ayes, 16; Nays, 12--Anderson, Bonham, Hayden, Linthicum, McLane, Nash, Reynolds, Robinson, Smith DB, Sollman, Thatcher, Weber; Excused, 2--Meek, Starr.
2025-06-19 Senate
Vote explanation(s) filed by Reynolds, Sollman.
2025-06-18 Senate
Taken from 06-18 Calendar and placed on 06-19 Calendar. Ayes, 18; Nays, 11--Anderson, Bonham, Hayden, Linthicum, McLane, Nash, Robinson, Smith DB, Starr, Thatcher, Weber; Excused, 1--Gorsek.
2025-06-17 Senate
Second reading.
2025-06-16 Senate
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)
2025-04-08 Senate
Work Session held.
2025-04-07 Senate
Work Session held.
2025-03-05 Senate
Public Hearing held.
2025-01-17 Senate
Referred to Judiciary.
2025-01-13 Senate
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: Adds bad acts done with respect to insurance to the list of bad acts that are subject to the Unlawful Trade Practices Act. Lets a person get from a court relief in addition to damages under the UTPA. Tells a district attorney to get permission from a state agency to take action under the UTPA in relation to insurance. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.6).
Provides that a violation of prohibitions against certain practices with respect to insurance is subject to an enforcement action under the Unlawful Trade Practices Act.<b> Specifies exemptions.</b>
Permits a person to obtain, and a court to award, appropriate equitable relief in addition to monetary damages under the Unlawful Trade Practices Act.
Requires the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services to request action before a prosecuting attorney may take action under the Unlawful Trade Practices Act against an act or practice related to insurance.
Relating to: Relating to violations of the Insurance Code as unlawful trade practices.
Current location: In House Committee