California 2021-2022 Regular Session

California Assembly Bill AB1564 Latest Draft

Bill / Introduced Version Filed 03/01/2021

                            CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 1564Introduced by Committee on InsuranceMarch 01, 2021 An act to amend Section 10108 of the Insurance Code, relating to insurance.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 1564, as introduced, Committee on Insurance. Small business guide to commercial insurance.Existing law creates the Department of Insurance, headed by the Insurance Commissioner, and generally regulates the business of insurance in the state. Existing law requires the Insurance Commissioner to develop a pamphlet to provide specified information to small business owners and others on the key features of, and suggested ways of, purchasing commercial property insurance. Existing law requires the pamphlet, to the extent feasible, to be made available to persons operating small businesses, business groups, chambers of commerce, and other persons and groups.Commencing on July 1, 2023, and at least every five years thereafter, this bill would require the Insurance Commissioner to complete a revision of that pamphlet. The bill would also make technical, nonsubstantive changes to those provisions.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY  Appropriation: NO  Fiscal Committee: YES  Local Program: NO Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 10108 of the Insurance Code is amended to read:10108. (a) The commissioner shall develop a pamphlet which that provides information to small business owners and others on the key features of, and suggested ways of, purchasing commercial property insurance. The commissioner may develop this pamphlet with the assistance of an advisory panel consisting of persons representing small business owners, insurers, and consumer organizations, and other persons deemed necessary by the commissioner.(b) The pamphlet shall be completed by July 1, 1995, and to To the extent feasible, copies of the pamphlet shall be made available to persons operating small businesses, business groups, chambers of commerce, and other persons and groups.(c) The pamphlet shall provide information on the key features of commercial property insurance and recommend steps for purchasing this insurance. The pamphlet shall include, but not be limited to, providing information on the following:(1) Various types of commercial insurance.(2) Limits of liability in policies, including that limits for the following:(A) Structures.(B) Personal property.(C) Inventory.(D) Business interruption.(3) Deductibles.(d) Commencing on July 1, 2023, and at least every five years thereafter, the commissioner shall complete a revision of the pamphlet required under this section.

 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 1564Introduced by Committee on InsuranceMarch 01, 2021 An act to amend Section 10108 of the Insurance Code, relating to insurance.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 1564, as introduced, Committee on Insurance. Small business guide to commercial insurance.Existing law creates the Department of Insurance, headed by the Insurance Commissioner, and generally regulates the business of insurance in the state. Existing law requires the Insurance Commissioner to develop a pamphlet to provide specified information to small business owners and others on the key features of, and suggested ways of, purchasing commercial property insurance. Existing law requires the pamphlet, to the extent feasible, to be made available to persons operating small businesses, business groups, chambers of commerce, and other persons and groups.Commencing on July 1, 2023, and at least every five years thereafter, this bill would require the Insurance Commissioner to complete a revision of that pamphlet. The bill would also make technical, nonsubstantive changes to those provisions.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY  Appropriation: NO  Fiscal Committee: YES  Local Program: NO 





 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION

 Assembly Bill 

No. 1564

Introduced by Committee on InsuranceMarch 01, 2021

Introduced by Committee on Insurance
March 01, 2021

 An act to amend Section 10108 of the Insurance Code, relating to insurance.

LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST

## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST

AB 1564, as introduced, Committee on Insurance. Small business guide to commercial insurance.

Existing law creates the Department of Insurance, headed by the Insurance Commissioner, and generally regulates the business of insurance in the state. Existing law requires the Insurance Commissioner to develop a pamphlet to provide specified information to small business owners and others on the key features of, and suggested ways of, purchasing commercial property insurance. Existing law requires the pamphlet, to the extent feasible, to be made available to persons operating small businesses, business groups, chambers of commerce, and other persons and groups.Commencing on July 1, 2023, and at least every five years thereafter, this bill would require the Insurance Commissioner to complete a revision of that pamphlet. The bill would also make technical, nonsubstantive changes to those provisions.

Existing law creates the Department of Insurance, headed by the Insurance Commissioner, and generally regulates the business of insurance in the state. Existing law requires the Insurance Commissioner to develop a pamphlet to provide specified information to small business owners and others on the key features of, and suggested ways of, purchasing commercial property insurance. Existing law requires the pamphlet, to the extent feasible, to be made available to persons operating small businesses, business groups, chambers of commerce, and other persons and groups.

Commencing on July 1, 2023, and at least every five years thereafter, this bill would require the Insurance Commissioner to complete a revision of that pamphlet. The bill would also make technical, nonsubstantive changes to those provisions.

## Digest Key

## Bill Text

The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 10108 of the Insurance Code is amended to read:10108. (a) The commissioner shall develop a pamphlet which that provides information to small business owners and others on the key features of, and suggested ways of, purchasing commercial property insurance. The commissioner may develop this pamphlet with the assistance of an advisory panel consisting of persons representing small business owners, insurers, and consumer organizations, and other persons deemed necessary by the commissioner.(b) The pamphlet shall be completed by July 1, 1995, and to To the extent feasible, copies of the pamphlet shall be made available to persons operating small businesses, business groups, chambers of commerce, and other persons and groups.(c) The pamphlet shall provide information on the key features of commercial property insurance and recommend steps for purchasing this insurance. The pamphlet shall include, but not be limited to, providing information on the following:(1) Various types of commercial insurance.(2) Limits of liability in policies, including that limits for the following:(A) Structures.(B) Personal property.(C) Inventory.(D) Business interruption.(3) Deductibles.(d) Commencing on July 1, 2023, and at least every five years thereafter, the commissioner shall complete a revision of the pamphlet required under this section.

The people of the State of California do enact as follows:

## The people of the State of California do enact as follows:

SECTION 1. Section 10108 of the Insurance Code is amended to read:10108. (a) The commissioner shall develop a pamphlet which that provides information to small business owners and others on the key features of, and suggested ways of, purchasing commercial property insurance. The commissioner may develop this pamphlet with the assistance of an advisory panel consisting of persons representing small business owners, insurers, and consumer organizations, and other persons deemed necessary by the commissioner.(b) The pamphlet shall be completed by July 1, 1995, and to To the extent feasible, copies of the pamphlet shall be made available to persons operating small businesses, business groups, chambers of commerce, and other persons and groups.(c) The pamphlet shall provide information on the key features of commercial property insurance and recommend steps for purchasing this insurance. The pamphlet shall include, but not be limited to, providing information on the following:(1) Various types of commercial insurance.(2) Limits of liability in policies, including that limits for the following:(A) Structures.(B) Personal property.(C) Inventory.(D) Business interruption.(3) Deductibles.(d) Commencing on July 1, 2023, and at least every five years thereafter, the commissioner shall complete a revision of the pamphlet required under this section.

SECTION 1. Section 10108 of the Insurance Code is amended to read:

### SECTION 1.

10108. (a) The commissioner shall develop a pamphlet which that provides information to small business owners and others on the key features of, and suggested ways of, purchasing commercial property insurance. The commissioner may develop this pamphlet with the assistance of an advisory panel consisting of persons representing small business owners, insurers, and consumer organizations, and other persons deemed necessary by the commissioner.(b) The pamphlet shall be completed by July 1, 1995, and to To the extent feasible, copies of the pamphlet shall be made available to persons operating small businesses, business groups, chambers of commerce, and other persons and groups.(c) The pamphlet shall provide information on the key features of commercial property insurance and recommend steps for purchasing this insurance. The pamphlet shall include, but not be limited to, providing information on the following:(1) Various types of commercial insurance.(2) Limits of liability in policies, including that limits for the following:(A) Structures.(B) Personal property.(C) Inventory.(D) Business interruption.(3) Deductibles.(d) Commencing on July 1, 2023, and at least every five years thereafter, the commissioner shall complete a revision of the pamphlet required under this section.

10108. (a) The commissioner shall develop a pamphlet which that provides information to small business owners and others on the key features of, and suggested ways of, purchasing commercial property insurance. The commissioner may develop this pamphlet with the assistance of an advisory panel consisting of persons representing small business owners, insurers, and consumer organizations, and other persons deemed necessary by the commissioner.(b) The pamphlet shall be completed by July 1, 1995, and to To the extent feasible, copies of the pamphlet shall be made available to persons operating small businesses, business groups, chambers of commerce, and other persons and groups.(c) The pamphlet shall provide information on the key features of commercial property insurance and recommend steps for purchasing this insurance. The pamphlet shall include, but not be limited to, providing information on the following:(1) Various types of commercial insurance.(2) Limits of liability in policies, including that limits for the following:(A) Structures.(B) Personal property.(C) Inventory.(D) Business interruption.(3) Deductibles.(d) Commencing on July 1, 2023, and at least every five years thereafter, the commissioner shall complete a revision of the pamphlet required under this section.

10108. (a) The commissioner shall develop a pamphlet which that provides information to small business owners and others on the key features of, and suggested ways of, purchasing commercial property insurance. The commissioner may develop this pamphlet with the assistance of an advisory panel consisting of persons representing small business owners, insurers, and consumer organizations, and other persons deemed necessary by the commissioner.(b) The pamphlet shall be completed by July 1, 1995, and to To the extent feasible, copies of the pamphlet shall be made available to persons operating small businesses, business groups, chambers of commerce, and other persons and groups.(c) The pamphlet shall provide information on the key features of commercial property insurance and recommend steps for purchasing this insurance. The pamphlet shall include, but not be limited to, providing information on the following:(1) Various types of commercial insurance.(2) Limits of liability in policies, including that limits for the following:(A) Structures.(B) Personal property.(C) Inventory.(D) Business interruption.(3) Deductibles.(d) Commencing on July 1, 2023, and at least every five years thereafter, the commissioner shall complete a revision of the pamphlet required under this section.



10108. (a) The commissioner shall develop a pamphlet which that provides information to small business owners and others on the key features of, and suggested ways of, purchasing commercial property insurance. The commissioner may develop this pamphlet with the assistance of an advisory panel consisting of persons representing small business owners, insurers, and consumer organizations, and other persons deemed necessary by the commissioner.

(b) The pamphlet shall be completed by July 1, 1995, and to To the extent feasible, copies of the pamphlet shall be made available to persons operating small businesses, business groups, chambers of commerce, and other persons and groups.

(c) The pamphlet shall provide information on the key features of commercial property insurance and recommend steps for purchasing this insurance. The pamphlet shall include, but not be limited to, providing information on the following:

(1) Various types of commercial insurance.

(2) Limits of liability in policies, including that limits for the following:

(A) Structures.

(B) Personal property.

(C) Inventory.

(D) Business interruption.

(3) Deductibles.

(d) Commencing on July 1, 2023, and at least every five years thereafter, the commissioner shall complete a revision of the pamphlet required under this section.