North Carolina 2019-2020 Session Status: Enacted 2 R cosponsors

HB 755 — Travel Insurance Amendments.

Last action — Signed by Gov. 7/19/2019

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 15, 2019. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 78% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

How often bills like it became law.

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    2 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

13 added · 14 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of House Bill 755, the official approval time and date were added, providing clarity about when the bill was formally approved. This change matters because it ensures transparency and helps track when the law will take effect, allowing the public and stakeholders to stay informed.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2019 HOUSE BILL 755 RATIFIED BILL AN ACT TO CREATE A COMPREHENSIVE FRAMEWORK FOR THE SALE OF TRAVEL INSURANCE IN NORTH CAROLINA.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2019 SESSION LAW 2019-128 HOUSE BILL 755 AN ACT TO CREATE A COMPREHENSIVE FRAMEWORK FOR THE SALE OF TRAVEL INSURANCE IN NORTH CAROLINA.
*H755-v-3* Travel insurance does not include major medical plans that provide comprehensive medical protection for travelers with trips lasting longer than six months, including, for example, those working or residing overseas as an expatriate, or any other product that requires another specific insurance producer license.
*H755-v-4* Travel insurance does not include major medical plans that provide comprehensive medical protection for travelers with trips lasting longer than six months, including, for example, those working or residing overseas as an expatriate, or any other product that requires another specific insurance producer license.
(6) The limited lines travel insurance producer requires each employee and authorized representative of the travel retailer whose duties include offering Page 2 House Bill 755-Ratified and disseminating travel insurance to receive a program of instruction or training, which may be subject to review by the Commissioner.
(6) The limited lines travel insurance producer requires each employee and authorized representative of the travel retailer whose duties include offering Page 2 Session Law 2019-128 House Bill 755 and disseminating travel insurance to receive a program of instruction or training, which may be subject to review by the Commissioner.
House Bill 755-Ratified Page 3 "§ 58-44B-1.
House Bill 755 Session Law 2019-128 Page 3 "§ 58-44B-1.
Page 4 House Bill 755-Ratified f.
Page 4 Session Law 2019-128 House Bill 755 f.
House Bill 755-Ratified Page 5 c.
House Bill 755 Session Law 2019-128 Page 5 c.
(1) The travel protection plan clearly discloses to the consumer at or prior to the time of purchase that it includes travel insurance, travel assistance services, Page 6 House Bill 755-Ratified and cancellation fee waivers as applicable, and provides information and an opportunity at or prior to the time of purchase for the consumer to obtain additional information regarding the features and pricing of each.
(1) The travel protection plan clearly discloses to the consumer at or prior to the time of purchase that it includes travel insurance, travel assistance services, Page 6 Session Law 2019-128 House Bill 755 and cancellation fee waivers as applicable, and provides information and an opportunity at or prior to the time of purchase for the consumer to obtain additional information regarding the features and pricing of each.
House Bill 755-Ratified Page 7 (e) It shall be an unfair trade practice to market blanket travel insurance coverage as free.
House Bill 755 Session Law 2019-128 Page 7 (e) It shall be an unfair trade practice to market blanket travel insurance coverage as free.
The Commissioner may issue rules to implement the provisions of this Article." Page 8 House Bill 755-Ratified SECTION 3.
The Commissioner may issue rules to implement the provisions of this Article." Page 8 Session Law 2019-128 House Bill 755 SECTION 3.
th In the General Assembly read three times and ratified this the 9 day of July, 2019.
In the General Assembly read three times and ratified this the 9 day of July, 2019.
Hise Presiding Officer of the Senate s/ Tim Moore Speaker of the House of Representatives _____________________________________ Roy Cooper Governor Approved __________.m.
Hise Presiding Officer of the Senate s/ Tim Moore Speaker of the House of Representatives s/ Roy Cooper Governor Approved 1:31 p.m.
this ______________ day of ___________________, 2019 House Bill 755-Ratified Page 9
this 19 day of July, 2019 House Bill 755 Session Law 2019-128 Page 9
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Action History

  1. Signed by Gov. 7/19/2019

  2. Ch. SL 2019-128

  3. Pres. To Gov. 7/10/2019

  4. Ratified

  5. Passed 2nd Reading

  6. Passed 3rd Reading

  7. Ordered Enrolled

  8. Withdrawn From Cal

  9. Placed On Cal For 07/08/2019

  10. Reptd Fav

  11. Reptd Fav

  12. Re-ref Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

  13. Withdrawn From Com

  14. Re-ref to Commerce and Insurance. If fav, re-ref to Rules and Operations of the Senate

  15. Regular Message Sent To Senate

  16. Regular Message Received From House

  17. Passed 1st Reading

  18. Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

  19. Reptd Fav

  20. Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)

  21. Added to Calendar

  22. Passed 2nd Reading

  23. Passed 3rd Reading

  24. Reptd Fav Com Substitute

  25. Re-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  26. Passed 1st Reading

  27. Ref to the Com on Insurance, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  28. Filed

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 175 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (175)

175 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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Votes

Second Reading

Passed 49 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 8000
Unaffiliated 28001
Republican 13000
Total 49001
% of votes cast 98%0%0%2%
How each member voted (50)
Member Party Vote
deViere — Yea
Fitch — Yea
Foushee — Yea
Marcus — Yea
McKissick — Yea
Nickel — Yea
Peterson — Yea
Searcy — Yea
Smith — Yea
VanDuyn — Yea
Woodard — Yea
Ballard — Yea
Bishop — Yea
Brown — Yea
J. Davis — Yea
Edwards — Yea
Gallimore — Yea
Gunn — Yea
Harrington — Yea
Horner — Yea
Johnson — Yea
Krawiec — Yea
Newton — Yea
Perry — Yea
Steinburg — Yea
Tillman — Yea
Wells — Yea
D. Davis — Yea
J. Jackson — Not Voting
Dan Blue Democratic Yea
Gladys A. Robinson Democratic Yea
Jay J. Chaudhuri Democratic Yea
Joyce Waddell Democratic Yea
Michael Garrett Democratic Yea
Mujtaba A. Mohammed Democratic Yea
Paul A. Lowe, Jr. Democratic Yea
Tracy Clark Democratic Yea
Bill Rabon Republican Yea
Brent Jackson Republican Yea
Carl Ford Republican Yea
Danny Earl Britt, Jr. Republican Yea
Jim Burgin Republican Yea
Norman W. Sanderson Republican Yea
Phil Berger Republican Yea
Ralph Hise Republican Yea
Tom McInnis Republican Yea
Vickie Sawyer Republican Yea
W. Ted Alexander Republican Yea
W. Ted Alexander Republican Yea
Warren Daniel Republican Yea

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Second Reading

Passed 110 Yea · 0 Nay · 10 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 24001
Republican 30003
Unaffiliated 54006
U 2000
Total 1100010
% of votes cast 92%0%0%8%
How each member voted (120)
Member Party Vote
Autry — Yea
Beasley — Yea
Black — Yea
Brewer — Yea
Farmer-Butterfield — Yea
Fisher — Yea
Floyd — Yea
Gailliard — Yea
Garrison — Yea
Gill — Yea
Harris — Yea
Holley — Yea
Hunt — Yea
Hunter — Yea
Insko — Yea
Jackson — Yea
Lucas — Yea
Martin — Yea
Queen — Yea
Richardson — Yea
Russell — Yea
Terry — Yea
vonHaefen — Yea
Wray — Yea
Boles — Yea
Bumgardner — Yea
Carter — Yea
Cleveland — Yea
Conrad — Yea
Davis — Yea
Dobson — Yea
Elmore — Yea
Faircloth — Yea
Fraley — Yea
Grange — Yea
Hardister — Yea
Henson — Yea
Horn — Yea
Hurley — Yea
Lewis — Yea
McElraft — Yea
McNeill — Yea
Moore — Yea
Murphy — Yea
Presnell — Yea
Saine — Yea
Sasser — Yea
Speciale — Yea
Szoka — Yea
Yarborough — Yea
Zachary — Yea
McGrady — Not Voting
Clemmons — Not Voting
Graham — Not Voting
Montgomery — Not Voting
L. Johnson — Not Voting
Rogers — Not Voting
C. Smith — Yea
K. Smith — Yea
R. Smith — Yea
Allison A. Dahle Democratic Yea
Amos L. Quick, III Democratic Yea
Becky Carney Democratic Yea
Brandon Lofton Democratic Yea
Brian Turner Democratic Yea
Brian Turner Democratic Yea
Carolyn G. Logan Democratic Yea
Cecil Brockman Democratic Yea
Cynthia Ball Democratic Yea
Dante Pittman Democratic Yea
Deb Butler Democratic Yea
Eric Ager Democratic Yea
Gale Adcock Democratic Yea
Garland E. Pierce Democratic Yea
Graig Meyer Democratic Yea
Joe John Democratic Yea
Marcia Morey Democratic Yea
Mary Belk Democratic Yea
Pricey Harrison Democratic Not Voting
Robert T. Reives, II Democratic Yea
Shelly Willingham Democratic Yea
Sydney Batch Democratic Yea
Terence Everitt Democratic Yea
Tracy Clark Democratic Yea
Zack Hawkins Democratic Yea
Bobby Hanig Republican Yea
Brenden H. Jones Republican Not Voting
Chris Humphrey Republican Yea
Dean Arp Republican Yea
Dennis Riddell Republican Yea
Destin Hall Republican Yea
Donna McDowell White Republican Yea
Donny Lambeth Republican Yea
Edward C. Goodwin Republican Yea
Frank Iler Republican Yea
Harry Warren Republican Yea
Hugh Blackwell Republican Not Voting
Jay Adams Republican Yea
Jimmy Dixon Republican Yea
John A. Torbett Republican Yea
John R. Bell, IV Republican Yea
John Sauls Republican Not Voting
Julia C. Howard Republican Yea
Keith Kidwell Republican Yea
Kelly E. Hastings Republican Yea
Kevin Corbin Republican Yea
Kyle Hall Republican Yea
Larry C. Strickland Republican Yea
Larry W. Potts Republican Yea
Lisa S. Barnes Republican Yea
Mark Brody Republican Yea
Mitchell S. Setzer Republican Yea
Phil Shepard Republican Yea
Sarah Stevens Republican Yea
Stephen M. Ross Republican Yea
Steve Jarvis Republican Yea
W. Ted Alexander Republican Yea
William D. Brisson Republican Yea
Carla D. Cunningham U Yea
Nasif Majeed U Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 755?
HB 755 is sponsored by Chris Humphrey (Republican), Kevin Corbin (Republican), Hardister, and Hunter.
What is the current status of HB 755?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 15, 2019. Enacted.
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