HB4719

INS-IMPROPER CLAIMS PRACTICE

Introduced·1/30/26
Introduced Text

Illinois HB4719 amends the Illinois Insurance Code to define and penalize improper claims practices by insurers.

Illinois HB4719 amends the Illinois Insurance Code to define improper claims practices by insurers, including misrepresenting facts, failing to acknowledge claims, and exploiting policyholder vulnerabilities. It also specifies that committing these acts violates the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. The bill aims to protect policyholders from unfair treatment and ensure insurers handle claims fairly and promptly.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 24

2:00 PM

House Insurance Committee Hearing

Mar 18

3:00 PM

House Insurance Committee Hearing

History

Mar 27

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Mar 12

House

Assigned to Insurance Committee

Feb 6

House

First Reading