Michigan 2023-2024 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 4 R · 1 D cosponsors

HB 4500 — Insurance: producers; disclosure to insured as to whether a producer is an agent of the insured or agent of the insurer; require. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding sec. 1201b.

Last action — bill electronically reproduced 05/03/2023

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced May 03, 2023. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 6 sponsors

    1 primary, 5 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (4 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill requires insurance producers to disclose their agency relationship to insured parties.

This bill mandates that insurance producers inform insured individuals whether they represent the insured or the insurer. It aims to provide clarity and transparency in insurance relationships.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: Consumers will benefit from clear disclosures about whether their insurance producer is acting on their behalf or for the insurer.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. bill electronically reproduced 05/03/2023

  2. referred to Committee on Insurance and Financial Services

  3. read a first time

  4. introduced by Representative Douglas Wozniak

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 141 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (141)

141 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 4500?
HB 4500 is sponsored by Douglas C Wozniak (Republican), Tom Kunse (Republican), James DeSana (Republican), Julie M. Rogers (Democrat), Dale Zorn, and Alicia St. Germaine (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 4500?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced May 03, 2023. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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