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WV SB291
WV SB291Insurance Commission rule relating to advertisement of accident and sickness insurance
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Introduced
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
In Committee
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Insurance Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the advertisement of accident and sickness insurance.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the Insurance Commission to create a legislative rule, which is a formal regulation, concerning how accident and sickness insurance policies are advertised. This means the Insurance Commission, a state agency responsible for overseeing insurance, will be able to establish specific guidelines and requirements for advertisements related to health and accident insurance policies, ensuring they are presented accurately and fairly to consumers. The bill specifically references a rule filed on July 22, 2025, and is enacted under the authority of a specific section of West Virginia code (§33-2-10) that grants the commission the power to make such rules.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
To Finance (on 01/15/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=291&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=sb291%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=291 |
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