AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 18 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO TRAVEL INSURANCE.
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SB 62 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 18 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO TRAVEL INSURANCE.
Last action — Signed by Governor
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed Senate
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✓Passed House
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 09, 2023. Enacted.
Prognosis
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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10 sponsors
10 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Bipartisan support
Sponsored across 2 parties (4 R · 4 D) — cross-party backing.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
This Act makes minor changes to licensing and registration of limited lines travel insurance producers and travel retailers and establishes a comprehensive framework for the sale and marketing of travel insurance. Specifically, the legislation establishes uniform meanings of key terms; allows travel products to continue to be offered in a manner that provides a seamless consumer experience and cost-saving efficiencies; clarifies impermissible and prohibited sales practices, and the applicability of the state’s unfair trade practices law; requires several consumer disclosures; clarifies that travel insurance may be sold via individual, group, or blanket policies; clarifies current practice with respect to premium taxes; and clarifies that travel insurance is generally classified and filed as an inland marine line of insurance.
Bill Text
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Action History
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Signed by Governor
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Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 2 ABSENT
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Reported Out of Committee (Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce) in House with 3 Favorable, 5 On Its Merits
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Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce Committee in House
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Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT
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Reported Out of Committee (Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology) in Senate with 2 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits
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Introduced and Assigned to Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology Committee in Senate
Sponsors
- Sean Matthews · Primary
- Daniel B. Short · Primary
- David L. Wilson · Primary
- John "Jack" Walsh · Primary
- Bryant L. Richardson · Primary
- Nicole Poore · Primary
- Brian Pettyjohn · Primary
- William Bush · Primary
- Spiros Mantzavinos · Primary
- Paul S. Baumbach · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →10 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 52 not signed on
Sponsors (10)
- Sean Matthews
- Daniel B. Short Republican
- David L. Wilson Republican
- John "Jack" Walsh Democratic
- Bryant L. Richardson Republican
- Nicole Poore Democratic
- Brian Pettyjohn Republican
- William Bush Democratic
- Spiros Mantzavinos Democratic
- Paul S. Baumbach
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (52)
52 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 52 →"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.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 18 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Republican | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 39 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 95% | 0% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (41)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democratic | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Unaffiliated | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 19 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 90% | 0% | 0% | 10% |
How each member voted (21)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Kyle Evans Gay | — | Yea |
| Sarah McBride | — | Yea |
| Bryan Townsend | Democratic | Yea |
| Darius J. Brown | Democratic | Yea |
| David P. Sokola | Democratic | Yea |
| John "Jack" Walsh | Democratic | Yea |
| Kyra L. Hoffner | Democratic | Yea |
| Laura V. Sturgeon | Democratic | Yea |
| Marie Pinkney | Democratic | Yea |
| Nicole Poore | Democratic | Yea |
| Russell Huxtable | Democratic | Yea |
| S. Elizabeth Lockman | Democratic | Yea |
| Spiros Mantzavinos | Democratic | Yea |
| Stephanie L. Hansen | Democratic | Yea |
| Trey Paradee | Democratic | Yea |
| Brian Pettyjohn | Republican | Yea |
| Bryant L. Richardson | Republican | Yea |
| Dave G. Lawson | Republican | Not Voting |
| David L. Wilson | Republican | Yea |
| Eric Buckson | Republican | Not Voting |
| Gerald W. Hocker | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 62 do?
- This Act makes minor changes to licensing and registration of limited lines travel insurance producers and travel retailers and establishes a comprehensive framework for the sale and marketing of travel insurance. Specifically, the legislation establishes uniform meanings of key terms; allows travel products to continue to be offered in a manner that provides a seamless consumer experience and cost-saving efficiencies; clarifies impermissible and prohibited sales practices, and the applicability of the state’s unfair trade practices law; requires several consumer disclosures; clarifies that travel insurance may be sold via individual, group, or blanket policies; clarifies current practice with respect to premium taxes; and clarifies that travel insurance is generally classified and filed as an inland marine line of insurance.
- Who sponsors SB 62?
- SB 62 is sponsored by Sean Matthews, Daniel B. Short (Republican), David L. Wilson (Republican), John "Jack" Walsh (Democratic), Bryant L. Richardson (Republican), Nicole Poore (Democratic), Brian Pettyjohn (Republican), William Bush (Democratic), Spiros Mantzavinos (Democratic), and Paul S. Baumbach.
- What is the current status of SB 62?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 09, 2023. Enacted.
- Where can I track SB 62?
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