2024 House Bill 6012

Insurance: insurers; property insurance denial, cancellation, or increased premiums for owners of certain breeds of dogs; prohibit.

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 2130a.

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AI Analysis – Experimental

The legislation prohibits insurers in Michigan from considering a dog's breed when making decisions about residential property liability insurance policies, effective January 1, 2025.

Introduced in the House

Sept. 26, 2024

Introduced by Rep. Penelope Tsernoglou (D-75) and 14 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Kimberly Edwards (D-12), Carrie Rheingans (D-47), Dylan Wegela (D-26), Veronica Paiz (D-11), Brenda Carter (D-53), Joey Andrews (D-38), Erin Byrnes (D-15), Kelly Breen (D-21), Emily Dievendorf (D-77), Kara Hope (D-74), Jennifer Conlin (D-48), Jimmie Wilson (D-32), Matt Koleszar (D-22) and Stephanie Young (D-16)

Referred to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services