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2004 Summary of New State Laws - Wyoming

Issue

Bill #

Bill Description

Workers' Compensation

HB 52

Allows, in cases where a surviving child receives workers' compensation benefits, a child enrolled or preregistered in a post-secondary educational institution to continue receiving benefits until reaching age 21. Effective 7/1/04. Chapter 32, Laws of 2004.

Workers' Compensation

HB 53

Requires temporary light duty awards be paid monthly at 80% of the difference between the employer's light duty wage and the employee's actual monthly earnings. Periods of light duty work may not exceed one cumulative year for any single injury. Provides that payment will cease if the employee's actual monthly earnings, inclusive of the light duty award, exceed 95% of the actual monthly earnings at the time of injury. Effective 7/1/04. Chapter 13, Laws of 2004.

CLUE

HB 40

Imposes restrictions and requirements upon homeowners' insurers regarding issuance, renewal, and cancellation of policies. Effective 7/1/04. Chapter 57, Laws of 2004.

Licensure

HB 58

Amends provisions relating to insurance producer licensing, including changes to fee standards and levels, appointment processes and continuing education requirements. Effective 71/04. Chapter 7, Laws of 2004.

State Regulator Authority

HB 59

Authorizes the commissioner to accept, for any foreign insurer required to file any statements, an electronic filing with the National Association of Insurance Commissioners that meets the requirements of this section as a filing with the commissioner. Effective 7/1/04. Chapter 14, Laws of 2004.

The information contained in this summary is not intended as a portrayal of every property/casualty-related law enacted in each state. Rather, it represents recently enacted legislation specifically identified by NAMIC State and Regulatory Affairs Staff as bearing direct relevance to those issues that represent NAMIC's National State Legislative Agenda or otherwise deemed pertinent to the interests of the majority of NAMIC members.

This summary is for use as a convenient tool for our members, and is not intended, and should not be considered to be, legal advice. Please consult your legal representatives.

Wyoming State Resource Center