Bill Sponsor
Colorado House Bill 1108
Session 2024A
Insurance Commissioner Study Insurance Market
Became Law
Became Law
Signed by Governor on May 31, 2024
Sponsors
Democrat
Julie McCluskie
Democrat
Judy Amabile
Democrat
Dylan Roberts
First Action
Jan 26, 2024
Latest Action
May 31, 2024
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill Number
1108
State
Colorado
Session
2024A
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
Primary
Democrat
Primary
Democrat
Primary
Summary
The act requires the commissioner of insurance (commissioner) to conduct a study concerning the market for property and casualty insurance policies issued by insurers to: Unit owners' associations (associations) of common interest communities; and Owners of hotels and lodging facilities (owners). To the extent practicable, the study must include consideration of: Current market conditions, including certain data; Recommendations regarding potential measures and programs to ensure the long-term sustainability and availability of property and casualty insurance policies issued to associations and owners; Whether any captive insurance companies have been formed by an association or an owner; and Whether the formation of a captive insurance company by an association or an owner could impact current market conditions. The commissioner may contract with a third party to conduct the study. The commissioner and any third party must engage with and seek input from insurers, consumer groups, and other interested parties. As part of the study, the commissioner may collect specific data from insurers. Information submitted by an insurer is subject to public inspection only to the extent allowed under the "Colorado Open Records Act". The division of insurance and any third-party contractor may not disclose trade secrets or confidential or proprietary information. The commissioner must prepare a report summarizing the results of the study and, on or before January 1, 2026, submit the report to the joint budget committee, to the business affairs and labor committee of the house of representatives, and to the business, labor, and technology committee of the senate. For the 2024-25 state fiscal year, the act appropriates $329,863 from the division of insurance cash fund to the department of regulatory agencies for use by the division of insurance. Of this amount, any amount up to $300,000 not expended prior to July 1, 2025, is further appropriated to the division for the 2025-26 state fiscal year for the same purpose. APPROVED by Governor May 31, 2024 EFFECTIVE August 7, 2024(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Actions (14)
05/31/2024
Office of the Governor
Governor Signed
05/15/2024
Office of the Governor
Sent to the Governor
05/15/2024
Senate
Signed by the President of the Senate
05/15/2024
House
Signed by the Speaker of the House
05/07/2024
Senate
Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
05/06/2024
Senate
Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments
05/04/2024
Senate
Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole
05/02/2024
Senate
Senate Committee on Business, Labor, & Technology Refer Unamended to Appropriations
04/26/2024
Senate
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Business, Labor, & Technology
04/25/2024
House
House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
04/24/2024
House
House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee
04/23/2024
House
House Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole
02/21/2024
House
House Committee on Business Affairs & Labor Refer Amended to Appropriations
01/26/2024
House
Introduced In House - Assigned to Business Affairs & Labor
Sources
Record Created
Jan 27, 2024 4:52:41 PM
Record Updated
Jun 26, 2024 3:32:37 AM