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GA HB878
GA HB878Insurance; cancellation of an insurance policy by an insured; change certain provisions
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Introduced
02/08/2018
02/08/2018
In Committee
03/15/2018
03/15/2018
Crossed Over
02/28/2018
02/28/2018
Passed
04/05/2018
04/05/2018
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/07/2018
05/07/2018
Introduced Session
2017-2018 Regular Session
Bill Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-24-44.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedure for cancellation by an insured and notice, so as to change certain provisions regarding cancellation of an insurance policy by an insured; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Georgia Code to change certain provisions regarding the cancellation of an insurance policy by an insured. The key provisions are: (1) it allows an insured to request policy cancellation orally, electronically, or in writing, and the insurer must provide confirmation of the requested cancellation within 10 days if the request was made orally; (2) it allows the insurer to require the insured to provide written, electronic, or other recorded verification of the cancellation request before the cancellation takes effect; and (3) it specifies that if the policy cannot be cancelled without notice to a third party, the insurer must provide at least 10 days' notice before the cancellation becomes effective.
Sponsors (7)
Shaw Blackmon (R)*,
Heath Clark (R)*,
Eddie Lumsden (R)*,
Brad Raffensperger (R)*,
Richard Smith (R)*,
Samuel Teasley (R)*,
Marty Harbin (R),
Last Action
Effective Date (on 07/01/2018)
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