2006 House Bill 6230 / Public Act 361

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 regulations governing the liability of the Michigan insurance guaranty association, regarding its obligation to pay off claims by the beneficiary of an insolvent insurance company, the obligations of which have become a demand on the guaranty association. Guaranty associations are essentially the insurers of insurance companies, providing coverage to an insolvent company’s policyholders up to a certain level. The bill is part of package comprised of House Bills 6223 to 6235.

Referred to the Committee on Insurance

June 29, 2006

Passed in the House 104 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