SB 6178 — Prohibiting the post-loss assignment of benefits in property insurance.

What this bill does

Prohibits an assignment agreement whereby any post-loss insurance benefit under property insurance coverage is assigned or transferred from the insured to another person. Establishes fines of $50,000 per violation to be enforced by the Insurance Commissioner.

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Floor votes

• Senate — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · February 5, 2026
  48 yea · 0 nay · 1 not voting

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