Illinois 2023-2024 Regular Session

Illinois House Bill HB1305 Latest Draft

Bill / Introduced Version Filed 01/23/2023

                            103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois 2023 and 2024 HB1305 Introduced , by Rep. Bob Morgan SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:  215 ILCS 5/392.2 new  Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Creates the Task Force on Firearm Insurance to review current and potential future insurance policy offerings for the safe and legal possession of firearms and offer policymaking recommendations related to the use of that insurance. Provides that the Department of Insurance shall provide administrative support for the Task Force. Provides that the Task Force shall be comprised of specified members. Provides that the Task Force shall elect a chairperson from its membership. Provides that appointments shall be made within 90 days after the effective date of the amendatory Act. Provides that members shall serve without compensation. Provides that the Task Force shall submit a report of findings, recommendations, and other information to the Governor and the General Assembly by December 31, 2023. Provides that the Task Force is dissolved January 1, 2025. Effective immediately.  LRB103 05825 BMS 50845 b   A BILL FOR 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois 2023 and 2024 HB1305 Introduced , by Rep. Bob Morgan SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:  215 ILCS 5/392.2 new 215 ILCS 5/392.2 new  Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Creates the Task Force on Firearm Insurance to review current and potential future insurance policy offerings for the safe and legal possession of firearms and offer policymaking recommendations related to the use of that insurance. Provides that the Department of Insurance shall provide administrative support for the Task Force. Provides that the Task Force shall be comprised of specified members. Provides that the Task Force shall elect a chairperson from its membership. Provides that appointments shall be made within 90 days after the effective date of the amendatory Act. Provides that members shall serve without compensation. Provides that the Task Force shall submit a report of findings, recommendations, and other information to the Governor and the General Assembly by December 31, 2023. Provides that the Task Force is dissolved January 1, 2025. Effective immediately.  LRB103 05825 BMS 50845 b     LRB103 05825 BMS 50845 b   A BILL FOR
103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois 2023 and 2024 HB1305 Introduced , by Rep. Bob Morgan SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
215 ILCS 5/392.2 new 215 ILCS 5/392.2 new
215 ILCS 5/392.2 new
Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Creates the Task Force on Firearm Insurance to review current and potential future insurance policy offerings for the safe and legal possession of firearms and offer policymaking recommendations related to the use of that insurance. Provides that the Department of Insurance shall provide administrative support for the Task Force. Provides that the Task Force shall be comprised of specified members. Provides that the Task Force shall elect a chairperson from its membership. Provides that appointments shall be made within 90 days after the effective date of the amendatory Act. Provides that members shall serve without compensation. Provides that the Task Force shall submit a report of findings, recommendations, and other information to the Governor and the General Assembly by December 31, 2023. Provides that the Task Force is dissolved January 1, 2025. Effective immediately.
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1  AN ACT concerning regulation.
2  Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
3  represented in the General Assembly:
4  Section 5. The Illinois Insurance Code is amended by
5  adding Section 392.2 as follows:
6  (215 ILCS 5/392.2 new)
7  Sec. 392.2. Task Force on Firearm Insurance.
8  (a) The Task Force on Firearm Insurance is created for the
9  purpose of reviewing public policy options relating to the
10  insurance of firearms in the State of Illinois.
11  (b) The Department shall provide administrative support
12  for the Task Force to review current and potential future
13  insurance policy offerings for the safe and legal possession
14  of firearms and offer policymaking recommendations related to
15  the use of that insurance. The Task Force shall work
16  cooperatively with the insurance industry, community
17  organizations, advocacy groups, and appropriate State agencies
18  to develop policy options related to insuring the ownership
19  and use of firearms. The Task Force shall be comprised of the
20  following members:
21  (1) One member of the General Assembly, appointed by
22  the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
23  (2) One member of the General Assembly, appointed by

 

103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois 2023 and 2024 HB1305 Introduced , by Rep. Bob Morgan SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
215 ILCS 5/392.2 new 215 ILCS 5/392.2 new
215 ILCS 5/392.2 new
Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Creates the Task Force on Firearm Insurance to review current and potential future insurance policy offerings for the safe and legal possession of firearms and offer policymaking recommendations related to the use of that insurance. Provides that the Department of Insurance shall provide administrative support for the Task Force. Provides that the Task Force shall be comprised of specified members. Provides that the Task Force shall elect a chairperson from its membership. Provides that appointments shall be made within 90 days after the effective date of the amendatory Act. Provides that members shall serve without compensation. Provides that the Task Force shall submit a report of findings, recommendations, and other information to the Governor and the General Assembly by December 31, 2023. Provides that the Task Force is dissolved January 1, 2025. Effective immediately.
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1  the President of the Senate.
2  (3) One member of the General Assembly, appointed by
3  the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives.
4  (4) One member of the General Assembly, appointed by
5  the Minority Leader of the Senate.
6  (5) 2 representatives of the Illinois commercial
7  insurance industry, appointed by the Governor.
8  (6) 2 experts in the incidences, causes, and impacts
9  of firearm-related injuries and deaths, appointed by the
10  Governor.
11  (7) The Director of the Illinois State Police, or the
12  Director of the Illinois State Police's designee.
13  (8) The Director of Insurance, or the Director of
14  Insurance's designee.
15  (9) The Director of Public Health, or the Director of
16  Public Health's designee.
17  (10) 2 representatives of firearm advocacy groups,
18  appointed by the Governor.
19  (c) The Task Force shall elect a chairperson from its
20  membership and shall have the authority to determine its
21  meeting schedules, hearing schedules, and agendas.
22  (d) Appointments shall be made within 90 days after the
23  effective date of this amendatory Act of the 103rd General
24  Assembly.
25  (e) Members shall serve without compensation and shall be
26  adults and residents of Illinois.

 

 

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1  (f) The Task Force shall:
2  (1) review existing available insurance that covers
3  risks arising from the ownership and use of firearms;
4  (2) review potential future insurance policy offerings
5  that would cover risks arising from the ownership and use
6  of firearms;
7  (3) gather and analyze information on the cost and
8  other impacts associated with each policy option put
9  forward; and
10  (4) provide recommendations on the feasibility and
11  cost-effectiveness of requiring firearm owners in this
12  State to possess insurance, including any risks generally
13  to be covered.
14  (g) A report of the findings, recommendations, and other
15  information determined by the Task Force to be relevant shall
16  be made available on the Department's website.
17  (h) The Task Force shall submit the report of findings and
18  recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly by
19  December 31, 2023.
20  (i) The Task Force on Firearm Insurance is dissolved and
21  this Section is repealed on January 1, 2025.
22  Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon
23  becoming law.

 

 

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