MCPA INSURANCE EXEMPTIONS



House Bill 5332 as enrolled

Public Act 432 of 2000

First Analysis (1-18-01)


Sponsor: Rep. Clark Bisbee

House Committee: Insurance

Senate Committee: Financial Services



THE APPARENT PROBLEM:


In light of recent court decisions, representatives of insurance companies are seeking amendments to the Michigan Consumer Protection Act that they say will restore the proper relationship between the MCPA and the Insurance Code, clarifying and restating the provisions in the act regarding the ability of consumers to bring insurance-related lawsuits. (See Background Information.)


THE CONTENT OF THE BILL:


House Bill 5332 would amend the Michigan Consumer Protection Act in the following ways.