2009 Senate Bill 166

Ban setting auto insurance rates by location

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 3, 2009

Introduced by Sen. Martha G. Scott (D-2)

To prohibit auto insurance companies from setting prices on the basis of where a person lives and garages their car (territorial ratings), notwithstanding the possibly different claims experience of different geographical areas (such as Detroit).

Referred to the Committee on Economic Development and Regulatory Reform

Oct. 28, 2009

Motion by Sen. Alan L. Cropsey (R-33)

To discharge the bill from further consideration by the Committee on Economic Development and Regulatory Reform (and advance it to an immediate final passage vote on the Senate floor).

The motion passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Sen. Samuel B. Thomas (D-4)

The amendment failed 18 to 17 (details)

Failed in the Senate 14 to 21 (details)

Motion to reconsider by Sen. Alan L. Cropsey (R-33)

The vote by which the bill was defeated.

The motion failed 14 to 21 (details)