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LC 3083

Create insurance website with insurance commissioner to assist consumers

2025 Regular Session

Launch a state insurance information website, overseen by the Insurance Commissioner, to help consumers compare policies, file claims, ask questions, and access protections.

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Bill Summary · LC 3083

Summary of LC 3083: Create insurance website with insurance commissioner to assist consumers

Bill at a glance

  • Bill Number: LC 3083
  • Title: Create insurance website with insurance commissioner to assist consumers
  • Subject: Insurance
  • Status: Draft Ready for Delivery (LC)
  • Introduced: December 13, 2024
  • Latest Legislative Actions:
    • 2024-12-13: Drafter Assigned
    • 2025-03-25 to 2025-03-28: Drafts in Legal Review, Edit, Assembly, Input/Proofing, Final Drafter Review, and Draft Ready for Delivery

Note: The text of the bill is not provided in the information available. The summary below outlines the bill’s likely purposes and typical provisions based on the title and standard legislative practice.

Purpose and intent

  • To establish a state-run insurance information website and to empower the Insurance Commissioner to assist consumers.
  • The goal is to improve consumer access to clear, up-to-date information about insurance options, coverage basics, the claims process, and consumer protections.

What the bill would likely address (key provisions)

Because the bill’s full text is not provided, these are typical elements you would expect in a bill with this title. If enacted, the bill may include:
- Establishment of a Consumer Insurance Website: Creation or designation of a state-operated website that provides resources on types of insurance, how to compare policies, terms and definitions, and guidance on selecting coverage.
- Role of the Insurance Commissioner: Authority for the Insurance Commissioner (or equivalent official) to oversee content, ensure accuracy, and assist consumers via online tools or a help desk.
- Consumer Assistance Tools: Features such as FAQs, policy comparison guidance, claim filing assistance, complaint submission portals, and contact options for direct support.
- Accessibility and Language Access: Provisions to ensure accessibility for people with disabilities and multilingual support to serve diverse stakeholders.
- Privacy and Data Security: Safeguards for any data collected through the website or consumer inquiries, consistent with existing privacy laws and standards.
- Funding and Administration: Details on funding, staffing, and responsibilities for maintaining and updating the website.
- Reporting and Oversight: Regular reporting to the legislature on usage metrics, common consumer questions, and suggested policy improvements.
- Implementation Timeline: A phased rollout with milestones, including a likely initial launch window after enactment and follow-up updates.

Who would be affected

  • Consumers: Expanded access to insurance information and direct assistance with questions and processes.
  • Insurance Commissioner/Regulatory Agency: New responsibilities for website maintenance, information accuracy, and consumer assistance.
  • Insurers and Licensees: Potential impact on compliance with public-facing information, disclosures, and alignment with website guidance.
  • State and Local Governments: Administrative workload and potential budgetary implications for website development and ongoing operation.

Timeline and procedural notes

  • The bill is currently in the drafting and review stages, moving toward delivery (as of March 2025).
  • Typical next steps would include committee review, potential amendments, and votes by the chamber before moving to the other legislative chamber and, eventually, to the governor for signature.

Observations and next steps

  • The actual provisions, funding levels, and implementation details will appear in the bill text. Readers should monitor for a published version to confirm the precise scope and obligations.
  • To assess impact more accurately, review the final drafted language once available, including any fiscal notes, privacy protections, and timelines.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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