Bill

A 8006

Relates to the sale of a non-indemnity legal service plan

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Charles Lavine and 3 co-sponsors

A 8006 regulates the sale of non-indemnity legal service plans to protect consumers, requiring disclosures and seller compliance under the Insurance Committee.

REFERRED TO INSURANCE

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Bill Summary · A 8006

Summary: Bill A 8006 – Relates to the sale of a non-indemnity legal service plan

Overview

Bill: A 8006
Title: Relates to the sale of a non-indemnity legal service plan
Status: Referred to the Insurance Committee
Introduced: April 21, 2025
Classification: Bill

Purpose and intent

The bill’s title indicates it is aimed at regulating the sale of non-indemnity legal service plans. Non-indemnity legal service plans are consumer offerings that provide access to legal services or discounts, but do not function as traditional indemnity insurance. The exact statutory language is not provided here, but the bill is positioned to address how these plans are sold and marketed, with oversight typically expected from an insurance or consumer protection framework.

Key provisions (as text is not provided)

The specific provisions of A 8006 are not included in the information provided. Based on its relation to the “sale of a non-indemnity legal service plan,” potential topics in the full text could include:
- Definitions of terms (e.g., “non-indemnity legal service plan,” “plan sponsor,” “sales conduct”)
- Licensing or registration requirements for providers or promoters
- Required disclosures to consumers (costs, coverage, limitations, cancellation terms)
- Prohibitions on certain sales practices (misrepresentation, pressure tactics, deceptive marketing)
- Consumer protections and complaint/enforcement mechanisms
- Penalties or remedies for violations
- Effective date and any transitional provisions

Note: The actual provisions need to be reviewed in the bill’s full text to confirm the precise obligations and prohibitions.

Affected parties

Likely affected stakeholders include:
- Sellers, promoters, and marketers of non-indemnity legal service plans
- Consumers purchasing such plans
- Regulated entities under the Insurance Committee’s purview
- Potentially legal service plan providers and brokers

Procedural and timeline aspects

Introduced and referred to the Insurance Committee on April 21, 2025. The listing shows two identical “referred to Insurance” actions, indicating the committee assignment is the current stage.
Related legislative activity includes:
- A 5047 (prior-session version)
- S 3147 (companion bill in the Senate; listed twice, likely indicating both chamber versions)
Current status in the provided information: no subsequent committee votes or floor actions are recorded.

What to watch next

Review the full text of A 8006 when released to understand exact provisions, definitions, and obligations.
Monitor Insurance Committee hearings and amendments for changes in scope, penalties, and effective date.
Compare with related bills (A 5047, S 3147) for potential alignment or differences between Assembly and Senate versions.

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