SB145 - Mandates insurance coverage for innocent coinsured for losses arising from domestic violence

SB 0145

Mandates insurance coverage for innocent coinsured for losses arising from domestic violence

Sponsor:	Russell
LR Number:	L0241.01I	Fiscal Note:	0241-01
Committee:	Insurance and Housing
Last Action:	01/27/99 - Hearing Conducted S Insurance & Housing Committee		Journal page:
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Effective Date:	August 28, 1999

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Current Bill Summary

SB 145 - This act prohibits insurance companies from denying coverage for property damage to an innocent coinsured who did not contribute to the damage if the damage resulted from domestic violence and the perpertrator of the damage is criminally prosecuted for the acts causing the damage. Payment to the innocent coinsured may be limited to his or her ownership interest in the property as reduced by any payments to a secured interest.
STEPHEN WITTE