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Introduced
01/04/2024
01/04/2024
In Committee
03/07/2024
03/07/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/17/2024
05/17/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Modifies provisions relating to settlement demands
AI Summary
This bill modifies provisions relating to settlement demands in personal injury, bodily injury, or wrongful death cases. It defines key terms such as "extracontractual damages" and "settlement demand." The bill requires settlement demands to be in writing, sent by certified mail, remain open for acceptance by the liability insurer for at least 90 days, and include specific material terms. The bill also outlines requirements for the accompanying documentation, such as medical records and employment information. The bill specifies that settlement demands that do not comply with these provisions cannot be considered a reasonable opportunity to settle and are not admissible in lawsuits alleging extracontractual damages against the liability insurer.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Action Postponed (H) (on 03/13/2024)
Bill Topics
Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce
- ‐ Insurance Regulation
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Civil Law and Procedure
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB2277&year=2024&code=R | 01/04/2024 |
| Analysis - Summary: Committee | https://documents.house.mo.gov/billtracking/bills241/sumpdf/HB2277C.pdf | 02/28/2024 |
| Fiscal Note - 4997H.01I.ORG | https://documents.house.mo.gov/billtracking/bills241/fiscal/fispdf/4997H.01I.ORG.pdf | 01/23/2024 |
| Analysis - Summary: Introduced | https://documents.house.mo.gov/billtracking/bills241/sumpdf/HB2277I.pdf | 01/20/2024 |
| BillText | https://documents.house.mo.gov/billtracking/bills241/hlrbillspdf/4997H.01I.pdf | 01/05/2024 |
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