Florida 2022 Special Session A Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 22 D · 2 R cosponsors

HB 9A — Insurance

Last action — Died, introduction refused

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

This bill died with 2022 Special Session A. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Insurance; Creates Property Insurance Commission; provides for election of Commissioner of Insurance Regulation; revises homeowners' eligibility criteria for mitigation grants; requires interests earned on insurance proceeds received by mortgagees & assignees to be paid to insureds; prohibits property insurers from claiming insolvency under certain circumstances; authorizes persons that engage in property insurance activities in other states to engage in insurance activities in this state only under certain circumstances; requires property insurers to cap premiums or to create sliding fee scales for premium rates; prohibits property insurers from using certain defenses as claims denials; revises requirements for risk assignment agreements; provides duties of OIR; requires DFS to adopt rules regarding allegations of insurance fraud; requires OPPAGA to conduct study of effectiveness of property insurance mediation program; increases appropriation to specified program. APPROPRIATION: $300,000,000

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill establishes the Property Insurance Commission and revises various regulations related to insurance in Florida.

  • s. 11.91

    There is created the Property Insurance Commission, which shall consist of six members: Two members appointed by the President of the Senate; One member appointed by the Minority Leader of the Senate; Two members appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; One member appointed by the House Minority Leader; Each member shall serve at the pleasure of the officer who appointed the member....

    This creates a new commission to oversee property insurance in Florida.

  • s. 20.121

    Beginning with the General Election in 2024, the Commissioner of Insurance Regulation shall be elected. The commissioner elected in 2024 shall serve a term of 2 years; thereafter, the commissioner shall serve a term of 4 years. → Beginning with the General Election in 2024, the Commissioner of Insurance Regulation shall be elected; the commissioner shall serve a term of 4 years.

    This changes the term structure for the elected Commissioner of Insurance Regulation from 2 years to 4 years after the initial election.

  • s. 112.3134

    (1) A person who has served as Commissioner of Insurance Regulation may not: (a) Personally represent another person or entity for compensation before the Office of Insurance Regulation; or (b) Serve as an employee or contractor of an entity regulated by the Office of Insurance Regulation for a period of 7 years after vacating that office....

    This establishes post-employment restrictions for the Commissioner of Insurance Regulation.

  • s. 627.0629

    Upon request, residential property insurers must release specified information to insureds regarding their policies or coverage.

    This requires insurers to provide policy and coverage information to insureds when requested.

  • s. 627.701

    Property insurers may not deny claims based on certain defenses, ensuring better protection for insured individuals.

    This strengthens consumer protections by limiting the defenses property insurers can use to deny claims.

  • s. 627.715

    Insurance agents must advise insurance applicants of potential flood risk when discussing insurance options.

    This mandates agents to inform clients about flood risks associated with insurance products.

  • s. 215.5586

    Revising homeowners' eligibility criteria for mitigation grants under the My Safe Florida Home Program.

    This modifies the eligibility criteria for homeowners applying for specific mitigation grants.

  • s. 624.401

    Property insurers may not claim insolvency under specified circumstances without evidence.

    This prevents insurers from falsely claiming insolvency, protecting the interests of insureds.

  • s. 627.7152

    Revising requirements for risk assignment agreements within the property insurance market.

    This updates the regulatory framework for risk assignment agreements related to property insurance.

  • s. 494.0026

    Interests earned on insurance proceeds received by mortgagees and assignees are paid to insureds.

    This mandates that insureds receive the interest on insurance proceeds, ensuring fair financial treatment.

Action History

  1. Died, introduction refused

  2. Introduction refused

  3. Filed

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 9A do?
Insurance; Creates Property Insurance Commission; provides for election of Commissioner of Insurance Regulation; revises homeowners' eligibility criteria for mitigation grants; requires interests earned on insurance proceeds received by mortgagees & assignees to be paid to insureds; prohibits property insurers from claiming insolvency under certain circumstances; authorizes persons that engage in property insurance activities in other states to engage in insurance activities in this state only under certain circumstances; requires property insurers to cap premiums or to create sliding fee scales for premium rates; prohibits property insurers from using certain defenses as claims denials; revises requirements for risk assignment agreements; provides duties of OIR; requires DFS to adopt rules regarding allegations of insurance fraud; requires OPPAGA to conduct study of effectiveness of property insurance mediation program; increases appropriation to specified program. APPROPRIATION: $300,000,000
Who sponsors HB 9A?
HB 9A is sponsored by Driskell, Fentrice (Democrat), Arrington, Bartleman, Robin (Democrat), Benjamin, Bracy Davis, Casello, Chambliss, Kevin D. (Democrat), Daley, Dan (Democrat), Edmonds, Jervonte "Tae" (Democrat), Eskamani, Dr. Anna V. (Democrat), Gottlieb, Michael "Mike" (Democrat), Hart-Lowman, Dianne "Ms Dee" (Democrat), Hinson, Yvonne Hayes (Democrat), Hunschofsky, Christine (Democrat), Joseph, Dotie (Democrat), Nixon, Angela "Angie" (Democrat), Harris, Jennifer "Rita" (Democrat), Dunkley, Lisa (Democrat), Cross, Lindsay (Democrat), Cassel, Hillary (Republican), Campbell, Daryl (Democrat), Rayner-Goolsby, Robinson, Felicia Simone (Democrat), Tant, Allison (Democrat), Valdés, Susan L. (Republican), Waldron, Williams, Woodson, Marie Paule (Democrat), Skidmore, Kelly (Democrat), López, Johanna (Democrat), and Gantt, Ashley Viola (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 9A?
This bill died with 2022 Special Session A. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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