‘Omnibus Prime’ insurance bill gets Governor’s signature
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Omnibus Bill Heads to Governor’s Desk
The Florida legislature passed this year’s omnibus insurance bill on the final day of the session. The bill (HB 465) covers a range of topics relating to various aspects of the insurance industry. Many auto insurers will appreciate that provisions referring to delivery of cancellation notices have been updated to allow Intelligent Mail bar codes […]
July Marks Effective Date for Statutory Changes
Bills passed by the Florida legislature specify when their provisions take effect, either upon the bills’ becoming law or upon a specific date. For insurance-related legislation, the legislature often establishes July 1 as the effective date. This is the case with several bills passed during 2015. Insurers therefore should consider the impact of 2015 legislation […]
Omnibus Bill (HB 165) Signed Into Law
In the 2015 session, House Bill 165 became the vehicle that carried a variety of changes to the Florida Insurance Code. The bill passed both chambers of the legislature and now has been signed into law. Key provisions of the bill take effect July 1. Among its provisions, the new law: Eliminates the requirement for insurers […]
Omnibus Bill Advances Through House, Goes to Senate
The so-called omnibus bill (HB 635) has passed the House of Representatives by a 100-17 margin and has been referred to the Florida Senate. The bill addresses a wide range of insurance matters, consisting primarily of issues that generally are thought not to be controversial. The range of issues covered by the bill includes: Extending […]