Montana HB948 revises insurance laws to clarify that the Commissioner of Insurance's office is not a criminal justice agency.

Montana HB948 generally revises insurance laws to clarify that the Commissioner of Insurance's office is not a criminal justice agency. It mandates that all insurance investigations be referred to the Attorney General, the applicable county attorney, or the criminal justice agency with jurisdiction over the matter. The bill also requires the Commissioner to maintain confidentiality of examination reports and related documents for 30 days, after which they can be disclosed as necessary.

Montana HB948 revises insurance laws to clarify that the Commissioner of Insurance's office is not a criminal justice agency.

Montana HB948 generally revises insurance laws to clarify that the Commissioner of Insurance's office is not a criminal justice agency. It mandates that all insurance investigations be referred to the Attorney General, the applicable county attorney, or the criminal justice agency with jurisdiction over the matter. The bill also requires the Commissioner to maintain confidentiality of examination reports and related documents for 30 days, after which they can be disclosed as necessary.