2004 House Bill 5803

Regulate credit score use by insurance companies

Introduced in the House

April 22, 2004

Introduced by Rep. MaryAnn Middaugh (R-80)

To impose regulations on “credit scoring” by insurance companies, in which a person’s credit history is used to give discounts or deny coverage. Note: Insurance companies in Michigan are prohibited from adding surcharges for higher risks, but may offer discounts based on lower risk factors.

Referred to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services