Michigan 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

SB 245 — Insurance: insurers; processing of a claim; modify duties. Amends secs. 2005, 2006, 2026 & 2049 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.2005 et seq.) & adds sec. 2005b & ch. 30B.

Last action — 6/18/2026 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced June 18, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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In plain language

The bill modifies the duties of insurers in processing claims.

This legislation amends existing insurance laws to change the responsibilities of insurers when handling claims. It adds new sections to enhance the claims processing framework.

Summary

Insurance: insurers; processing of a claim; modify duties. Amends secs. 2005, 2006, 2026 & 2049 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.2005 et seq.) & adds sec. 2005b & ch. 30B.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. 6/18/2026 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (146)

146 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 245 do?
Insurance: insurers; processing of a claim; modify duties. Amends secs. 2005, 2006, 2026 & 2049 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.2005 et seq.) & adds sec. 2005b & ch. 30B.
Who sponsors SB 245?
SB 245 is sponsored by Jeff Irwin (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 245?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced June 18, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB 245?
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