Bill Text: CT HB05111 | 2011 | General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: An Act Requiring Advance Payment Under A Fire Insurance Policy.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2011-01-07 - Referred to Joint Committee on Insurance and Real Estate [HB05111 Detail]
Download: Connecticut-2011-HB05111-Introduced.html
General Assembly |
Proposed Bill No. 5111 |
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January Session, 2011 |
LCO No. 465 | ||||
Referred to Committee on Insurance and Real Estate |
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Introduced by: |
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REP. MEGNA, 97th Dist. |
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AN ACT REQUIRING ADVANCE PAYMENT UNDER A FIRE INSURANCE POLICY.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Assembly convened:
That section 38a-307 of the general statutes be amended to require an insurer that makes, issues or delivers a fire insurance policy in this state to make advance payment to an insured following a loss covered by such policy, upon request and a showing of need by such insured.
Statement of Purpose:
To aid policyholders who are in financial distress following a loss covered by a fire insurance policy.