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CA SB1170

CA SB1170
Senior insurance.


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Introduced
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
09/27/2012

Introduced Session

2011-2012 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An act to amend Section 1770 of the Civil Code, and to amend Sections 787 and 789.10 of, and to add Section 785.4 to, the Insurance Code, relating to insurance.

AI Summary

This bill aims to enhance protections for senior citizens in insurance transactions by amending existing laws and adding new provisions. It clarifies that insurance agents who are not licensed attorneys cannot deliver legal documents, such as living trusts, to individuals aged 65 or older if the purpose is to sell an insurance product, and if they are licensed attorneys, they must comply with specific professional conduct rules. The bill also strengthens regulations around advertisements and solicitations targeting seniors, prohibiting deceptive names or claims that imply endorsement by government agencies or veterans' organizations, and requiring clear disclosure if an event involves insurance sales. Furthermore, it mandates that individuals meeting with seniors in their homes to discuss life insurance or annuities must provide advance written notice detailing their identity, purpose, and the senior's rights, and must clearly state their intentions and provide identification upon arrival. The overall goal is to prevent misleading practices and ensure seniors are fully informed and protected when purchasing insurance products.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Justice

Sponsors (17)

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 653, Statutes of 2012. (on 09/27/2012)

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/postquery?bill_number=sb_1170&sess=1112&house=S 04/25/2013
Vote http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/11-12/bill/sen/sb_1151-1200/sb_1170_vote_20120417_000002_sen_comm.html 05/02/2013
Vote http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/11-12/bill/sen/sb_1151-1200/sb_1170_vote_20120507_0228PM_sen_floor.html 05/02/2013
Vote http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/11-12/bill/sen/sb_1151-1200/sb_1170_vote_20120808_000001_asm_comm.html 05/02/2013
Vote http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/11-12/bill/sen/sb_1151-1200/sb_1170_vote_20120822_0103PM_asm_floor.html 05/02/2013
Vote http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/11-12/bill/sen/sb_1151-1200/sb_1170_vote_20120703_000001_asm_comm.html 05/02/2013
Vote http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/11-12/bill/sen/sb_1151-1200/sb_1170_vote_20120620_000001_asm_comm.html 05/02/2013
Vote http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/11-12/bill/sen/sb_1151-1200/sb_1170_vote_20120411_000002_sen_comm.html 05/02/2013
Bill http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/11-12/bill/sen/sb_1151-1200/sb_1170_bill_20120927_chaptered.pdf 10/07/2012
Bill http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/11-12/bill/sen/sb_1151-1200/sb_1170_bill_20120824_enrolled.pdf 08/26/2012
Bill http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/11-12/bill/sen/sb_1151-1200/sb_1170_bill_20120412_amended_sen_v97.pdf 08/25/2012
Bill http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/11-12/bill/sen/sb_1151-1200/sb_1170_bill_20120501_amended_sen_v96.pdf 08/25/2012
Bill http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/11-12/bill/sen/sb_1151-1200/sb_1170_bill_20120328_amended_sen_v98.pdf 08/25/2012
Bill http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/11-12/bill/sen/sb_1151-1200/sb_1170_bill_20120222_introduced.html 05/28/2012
Bill http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/11-12/bill/sen/sb_1151-1200/sb_1170_bill_20120222_introduced.pdf 02/23/2012
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