2022 House Bill 6261

Repeal insurance code death-benefits “inflation escalator”

Introduced in the House

June 22, 2022

Introduced by Rep. Rodney Wakeman (R-94)

To repeal mandatory inflation-adjustments required by the insurance code for death benefits in life insurance policies or annuity contracts, which under current law must be “sufficient to cover the initial contract price of the cemetery goods or services or funeral goods or services.” However, the bill would also increase the current limits on the value of the benefits.

Referred to the Committee on Rules and Competitveness

Sept. 21, 2022

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Sept. 28, 2022

Passed in the House 97 to 9 (details)

To repeal mandatory inflation-adjustments required by the insurance code for death benefits in life insurance policies or annuity contracts, which under current law must be “sufficient to cover the initial contract price of the cemetery goods or services or funeral goods or services”.

Received in the Senate

Oct. 13, 2022

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

Dec. 7, 2022

Passed in the Senate 30 to 1 (details)

Vetoed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Dec. 22, 2022