HB78

Adopt pet insurance model act

Complete·4/3/25

Montana HB78 establishes the Montana Pet Insurance Act to regulate pet insurance policies and wellness programs in the state.

Montana HB78, the Montana Pet Insurance Act, creates a comprehensive legal framework for pet insurance sold in Montana. It mandates disclosures for pet insurance policies, including exclusions for preexisting conditions, hereditary disorders, congenital anomalies, and chronic conditions. Policies must also detail waiting periods, deductibles, coinsurance, and annual or lifetime policy limits. The act requires insurers to provide a summary of policy provisions and mandates training for insurance producers.

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  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

29 Yea

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20 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Jan 28, 2025

8:30 AM

Senate Business, Labor and Economic Affairs Hearing

Jan 9, 2025

8:00 AM

House Business and Labor Hearing

History

Apr 3, 2025

House

Chapter Number Assigned

Apr 3, 2025

House

(H) Signed by Governor

Mar 25, 2025

House

(H) Transmitted to Governor