2019 House Bill 5174 / 2020 Public Act 62

Revise "surplus lines" insurance detail

Introduced in the House

Oct. 29, 2019

Introduced by Rep. Daire Rendon (R-103)

To repeal a law that limits to $50 (or more with permission of state officials) the amount an insurance agent can charge as an administrative fee on transactions related to "surplus lines" insurance.

Referred to the Committee on Insurance

Dec. 3, 2019

Reported without amendment

Refer to the Committee on Ways and Means with the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted.

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

Dec. 10, 2019

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 11, 2019

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

To revise a law that limits to $50 (or more with permission of state officials) the amount an insurance agent can charge as an administrative fee on transactions related to "surplus lines" insurance. The bill would allow higher fees if they are not included in the insurance premium and are reasonable given risks unique to this type of insurance.

Received in the Senate

Jan. 8, 2020

Referred to the Committee on Insurance and Banking

Feb. 20, 2020

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 5, 2020

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0

To revise a law that limits to $50 (or more with permission of state officials) the amount an insurance agent can charge as an administrative fee on transactions related to "surplus lines" insurance. The bill would allow higher fees if they are not included in the insurance premium and are reasonable given risks unique to this type of insurance.

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

March 17, 2020