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STATE OF OKLAHOMA
1st Session of the 58th Legislature (2021)
HOUSE BILL 2619 By: Munson
AS INTRODUCED
An Act relating to insurance; amending 36 O.S. 2011,
Section 941, which relates to motor vehicle insurance
policies; prohibiting cancella tion, refusal to renew
or increase of premium rate for the reason of change
in marital status; and providing an effective date.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 36 O.S. 2011, Section 941, is
amended to read as follows:
Section 941. A. No insurance carrier who issues motor vehicle
insurance policies in this state shall assign driving record points,
cancel, refuse to issue or renew, or charge a higher premium rate
for any motor vehicle liability or collision insurance policy for
the reason that the insured has been involved in a motor vehicle
collision and was not at fault.
B. No insurance carrier who issues motor vehicle insurance
policies in this state shall cancel, refuse to issue or renew, or
charge a higher premium for any motor vehicle liability or collision
insurance policy for the reason that the insured had lower liability
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limits with a previous insurer without actuarial justification.
This prohibition includes using p rior limits for company or tier
placement unless the insurer provides actuarial justification.
C. No insurance carrier who issues motor vehicle insurance
policies in this state shall cancel, refuse to issue or renew, or
charge a higher premium for any mot or vehicle liability or collision
insurance policy for the reason that the marital status of the
insured has changed due to legal separation, divorce or death of a
spouse.
D. This section shall not apply to an insured who has been
convicted of:
1. Homicide or assault arising out of the operation of any
motor vehicle; or
2. A violation of Section 11 -902 or 761 of Title 47 of the
Oklahoma Statutes as being impaired by or under the influence of
alcohol or intoxicating liquor or who was under the influence o f any
substance included in the Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances
Act.
SECTION 2. This act shall become effective November 1, 20 21.
58-1-6917 AMM 12/17/20