2023 House Bill 5196

Insurance: other; civil penalties for violations; allow.

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending section 150 (MCL 500.150), as amended by 2019 PA 21.

Official record

AI Analysis – Experimental

Aims to enhance regulatory enforcement mechanisms within the insurance sector. It stipulates that any individual found in violation of the act, where no specific penalty is otherwise provided, will be entitled to a hearing before the director under the Administrative Procedures Act of 1969.

Introduced in the House

Oct. 24, 2023

Introduced by Rep. Joseph Aragona (R-60) and 23 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Sharon MacDonell (D-56), Jimmie Wilson (D-32), Brenda Carter (D-53), Mike Harris (R-52), Helena Scott (D-7), Robert Bezotte (R-50), Kelly Breen (D-21), Kevin Coleman (D-25), Lori Stone (D-13), Amos O’Neal (D-94), Cynthia Neeley (D-70), Stephanie Young (D-16), Kara Hope (D-74), Emily Dievendorf (D-77), Jim Haadsma (D-44), Carrie Rheingans (D-47), Nancy DeBoer (R-86), Felicia Brabec (D-33), Tyrone Carter (D-1), Jasper Martus (D-69), John Fitzgerald (D-83), Kimberly Edwards (D-12) and Abraham Aiyash (D-9)

Referred to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services

May 16, 2024

Reported without amendment

June 25, 2024

Passed in the House 106 to 4 (details)

Motion to give immediate effect by Rep. Jimmie Wilson (D-32)

The motion prevailed by voice vote

Received in the Senate

June 26, 2024

Referred to the Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection