2006 House Bill 6226 / Public Act 357

Revise insurance company guaranty association provisions

Introduced in the House

June 20, 2006

Introduced by Rep. Leslie Mortimer (R-65)

To revise details of the law that establishes that the Michigan insurance guaranty association, and ones from other states, have standing to intervene in lawsuits regarding an insolvent insurance company whose obligations may become a demand on the guaranty association. Guaranty associations are essentially the insurers of insurance companies, providing coverage to the company’s policyholders who are state residents up to a certain level. The bill is part of package comprised of House Bills 6223 to 6235, which revise the state law governing the Michigan guaranty association.

Referred to the Committee on Insurance

June 29, 2006

Passed in the House 105 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

July 26, 2006

Referred to the Committee of the Whole

Aug. 30, 2006

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Sept. 15, 2006