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IL SB3823

IL SB3823
INSURANCE-AUTOMOBILE COVERAGE


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Introduced
02/06/2026
In Committee
02/06/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

104th General Assembly

Bill Summary

Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that no company may impose renewal premium increases of more than 10% for specified lines of business unless the company mails or delivers by electronic means to the named insured and by electronic means to the Department of Insurance notice of the increase in renewal premium at least 60 days prior to the renewal or anniversary date. Provides that the rates and premium charges for every policy of automobile liability insurance shall include appropriate reductions as determined by the insurer for any insured over age 55 upon successful completion of the National Safety Council's Defensive Driving Course or a motor vehicle crash prevention course, including an eLearning course, that is found by the Secretary of State to meet or exceed the standards of the National Safety Council's Defensive Driving Course's 4-hour (rather than 8-hour) classroom safety instruction program or eLearning course. Creates the Rates for Automobile Insurance Article. Provides that rates shall not be excessive, inadequate, or unfairly discriminatory. Provides that a rate is reasonable and not excessive, inadequate, or unfairly discriminatory if it is an actuarially sound estimate of the expected value of all future costs associated with an individual risk transfer. Prohibits insurance providers from using an insured's zip code; credit score, credit-based insurance score, or any insurance score that uses or relies upon an insured's credit score; or age, if the insured is over 65 years of age, in any manner that increases an insured's premium, results in a nonrenewal of an insurance policy, or leads to the cancellation of an insurance policy. Requires credible State-specific loss experience to be used in the development of rates whenever such data is available and statistically reliable, and, to meet actuarial standards of credibility, insurers may supplement State-specific loss experience with countrywide or regional loss experience. Makes other changes. Effective January 1, 2027.

AI Summary

This bill, effective January 1, 2027, amends the Illinois Insurance Code to regulate automobile insurance rates and renewals. It requires insurance companies to provide at least 60 days' notice before implementing renewal premium increases exceeding 10% for certain lines of business, and this notice must be sent electronically to both the policyholder and the Department of Insurance. The bill also mandates that insurers offer appropriate premium reductions for insured individuals over age 55 who complete a qualifying defensive driving or crash prevention course, with the course now needing to meet the standards of a 4-hour program or eLearning equivalent, rather than the previous 8-hour requirement. Furthermore, it establishes new rules for automobile insurance rates, stating they must not be excessive, inadequate, or unfairly discriminatory, and defines a reasonable rate as an actuarially sound estimate of future costs. Crucially, insurance providers are prohibited from using a policyholder's zip code, credit score (or any score derived from it), or age (if over 65) in a way that increases their premium, leads to a policy nonrenewal, or results in cancellation. The bill also requires insurers to use credible, state-specific loss experience when developing rates, supplementing with countrywide or regional data if necessary for actuarial credibility.

Sponsors (23)

Last Action

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael E. Hastings (on 03/12/2026)

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