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2004 Summary of New State Laws - Michigan

Issue

Bill #

Bill Description

Miscelaneous New Insurance Provisions

(Demutualization - Unclaimed Property)

SB 1013

Subjects property unclaimed in conjunction with an insurance company demutualization to a two-year escheat. Effective 3/22/04, Public Act 82, Laws of 2004.

Motor Vehicle Insurance

(Repair Claims/Shops)

HB 4127

Prohibits insurers from unreasonably restricting an insured from using a particular auto or auto glass repair shop. Effective 7/8/04. Public Act No. 190, Laws of 2004.

Tort Reform

(Common Sense Consumption)

HB 5809

Exempts food manufacturers, packers, distributors, carriers, holders, sellers, marketers, promoters and advertisers for claims resulting from weight gain, obesity or related health condition. Effective 90 days after legislature adjourns. Act 367, 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.

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