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History
- Substituted by A453
- Ordered to third reading cal.968
- Committee discharged and committed to rules
- Referred to insurance
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Relates to directing an examination concerning homeowners insurance coverage for sewer backup
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Steven Cymbrowitz
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BILL NUMBER:S1454
Title of bill
An act directing the superintendent of financial services to examine and make recommendations regarding concurrent causation in relation to sewer backup insurance coverage
Purpose
To give the Legislature information on the potential effects of prohibiting anti-concurrent causation clauses in sewer backup insurance coverage policies.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 of this bill directs the Superintendent of the Department of Financial Services to examine and submit a report to the Legislature by January 1, 2017 providing recommendations concerning the treatment of concurrent causation in relation to insurance coverage for sewer backup.
Section 2 provides that this act shall take effect immediately.
Justification
Anti-concurrent causation clauses in insurance policies operate to exclude coverage for loss caused by two or more concurrent factors, such as wind and flood damage, where at least one factor is covered in the policy. Any person affected by Superstorm Sandy found that anti-concurrent causation clauses in their policies prevented them from receiving coverage for property damage, especially damage to sewer lines. This bill will allow the Legislature to make an informed decision regarding the appropriate future treatment of these anti-concurrent causation clauses in policies for sewer backup insurance coverage.
Legislative history
2014: S.5798-A - Referred to Insurance 2013: S.5798 - Passed the Senate
Fiscal implications
None
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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