MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2001 Regular Session

To: Insurance

By: Representative Nettles

AN ACT TO PROHIBIT CANCELLATION OR NONRENEWAL OF PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE BECAUSE OF CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES WHICH ARE NOT THE FAULT OF THE INSURED; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI:

SECTION 1. No insurer may cancel or nonrenew a property and casualty insurance policy solely because the insured files a claim with that insurer for damages resulting which are not the fault of the insured.

SECTION 2. This act shall take effect and be in force from and after July 1, 2001.