2022 House Bill 6416

Revise fire insurance settlement escrow amount

Introduced in the House

Sept. 22, 2022

Introduced by Rep. Karen Whitsett (D-9)

To increase the maximum amount that local government can require insurance companies to withhold from a property owner’s fire insurance settlement pending evidence that the property is or will be repaired, replaced, or removed. Under current law the cap is $12,000, which the bill would increase this to $20,000.

Referred to the Committee on Rules and Competitveness