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S 5308

Requires self supporting life insurance and annuity business policies; repealer

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jamaal Bailey

Requires self-supporting life insurance and annuity policies to be financially self-sustaining, and repeals the existing related statute.

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Bill Summary · S 5308

Bill Summary: S 5308

Overview

  • Bill Number: S 5308
  • Title: Requires self supporting life insurance and annuity business policies; repealer
  • Status: Referred to Insurance
  • Introduced: February 20, 2025
  • Primary Sponsor: Jamaal Bailey
  • Related Bill: S 7069 (prior-session)

This summary reflects the information publicly available about the bill as of its introduction. The text of the measure is not provided in the available materials, so the following sections describe the bill’s likely aims based on its title and typical legislative language, together with what is confirmed about its status.

Purpose and intent

Based on the title, S 5308 appears to require that life insurance and annuity policies offered by self-supporting programs or lines of business be maintained in a self-sustaining fashion. The measure also indicates a repealer, which implies it would repeal a current statutory provision related to this topic. The exact definitions, standards, and scope of “self supporting” (e.g., solvency, reserves, profitability, cross-subsidization restrictions) are not provided in the available text.

Key provisions (provisions not yet published)

The precise statutory text is not included here, but the bill would typically address:
- A definition of “self supporting” life insurance and annuity policies or lines of business.
- Requirements for reserves, solvency, profitability, or funding that ensure policies are self-supporting.
- Standards or metrics to determine whether a policy or business line is self-supporting.
- Repeal of a current statute or regulatory provision governing self-support or cross-subsidization related to life insurance and annuities.
- Effective date and any transitional provisions.
- Compliance, reporting, and enforcement mechanisms for insurers and regulators.

Potential impact

On consumers/policyholders

  • If policies must be self-supporting, insurers may adjust pricing, reserve levels, or product design to meet new standards.
  • Greater clarity on the financial soundness of life insurance and annuity products could affect premiums and guarantees.
  • Depending on the repealed provision, there could be changes to existing protections or cross-subsidization practices.

On insurers and the market

  • Possible impact on product development, pricing strategies, and capital/ reserve requirements for life insurance and annuity products.
  • Regulatory focus on ensuring that products are funded and managed to stand on their own finances, potentially reducing cross-subsidization between business lines.

On regulators and state policymakers

  • Introduces or clarifies standards for self-sufficiency in life/annuity products, with corresponding supervision and reporting needs.
  • Requires repeal of an existing statute, which may simplify or restructure regulatory framework in this area.

Procedural status and next steps

  • Introduced and referred to the Insurance Committee on February 20, 2025.
  • No additional actions (e.g., hearings, amendments, or vote) are listed in the provided material.
  • The bill’s fate will depend on committee consideration, potential amendments, and subsequent floor votes.

Relationship to related bill

  • S 7069 (prior-session) is noted as related, suggesting similar or predecessor proposals addressing self-sufficiency in life insurance/annuity policy provisions. Tracking both bills may provide context on legislative intent and changes across sessions.

If you’d like, I can tailor this summary further once the bill text becomes available or add a comparison chart with S 7069 once its details are known.

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

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