2006 House Bill 6238

Increase insurance fraud penalties

Introduced in the House

June 21, 2006

Introduced by Rep. Roger Kahn (R-94)

To double the penalty for insurance fraud, from four years in prison and a $50,000 fine to eight years and a $100,000 fine.

Referred to the Committee on Insurance

June 28, 2006

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 6, 2006

Substitute offered by Rep. Roger Kahn (R-94)

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Sept. 12, 2006

Motion by Rep. Paul Condino (D-35)

To introduce an amendment on third reading, which requires a majority to consent. The amendment reportedly would have also increased the penalties on insurance companies that defraud customers.

The motion failed 48 to 57 (details)

Passed in the House 100 to 5 (details)

Received in the Senate

Sept. 13, 2006

Referred to the Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions