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Introduced
02/02/2021
02/02/2021
In Committee
03/17/2021
03/17/2021
Crossed Over
03/06/2021
03/06/2021
Passed
03/18/2021
03/18/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/18/2021
03/18/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE; AMENDING, REPEALING AND ENACTING SECTIONS OF THE NEW MEXICO INSURANCE CODE.
AI Summary
This bill makes several changes to the New Mexico Insurance Code, including:
- Defining "deliver" or "delivery" to include various electronic communication methods like email, electronic transmission, and fax, in addition to regular mail or personal delivery.
- Expanding the superintendent of insurance's authority to issue emergency orders during a declared state of emergency to address insurance matters such as grace periods, premium refunds, and cancellation postponements.
- Modifying various provisions related to insurance producer licensing, including examination requirements and reciprocity for producers licensed in other states.
- Clarifying prohibitions on discrimination, rebates, and inducements for various types of insurance coverage.
- Addressing requirements for health insurance policies, such as coverage for dependents up to age 26, certain preventive services, and treatment for genetic inborn errors of metabolism.
- Applying certain Insurance Code provisions to health maintenance organizations and health care plans.
- Updating various requirements and procedures for the New Mexico Medical Insurance Pool.
- Making other technical and clarifying changes throughout the Insurance Code.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Signed by Governor - Chapter 108 - Apr. 6 (on 03/18/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/legislation.aspx?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=235&year=21 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/21%20Regular/final/HB0235.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/21%20Regular/bills/house/HB0235.pdf |
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