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2005 Summary of New State Laws - Iowa

(Preliminary List of 2005 Approved/Pending Legislation)

Issue

Bill #

Bill Description

Miscellaneous New Insurance Laws

(Claims, Authorized Treatments - Biologically-Based Mental Ilness)

HF420

Relates to third party payments of health care coverage costs for biologically-based mental illness treatment. LAW. Effective 7/1/05.

(Trademark Restrictions)

SB 74

Restricts the use of the name, trademark, logo, or symbol of a financial institution or insurer without consent. LAW. Effective 7/1/05.

Motor Vehicle Insurance

(Deer Population/Auto Accidents)

SF 206

Pertaining to management of the state's deer population and providing for related penalties and appropriations. LAW. Effective 7/1/05.

(Financial Responsibility)

HF 870

Excludes from financial responsibility laws, road construction equipment and farm implements. LAW. Effective 5/12/05.

Omnibus Insurance Law Changes

HF 360

The insurance division's omnibus insurance bill. Sent to the Governor

Privacy

SB 270

Amends laws governing identity theft. LAW. Effective 7/1/05.

Professional Liability

HR 50

Provides an interim study by the legislative council of the costs of professional liability insurance for health care providers.

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.

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