HF4133
Homeowner's insurance policies specified exclusions prohibited when damage is done by a peace officer.
Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026)
Related bill: SF4406
AI Generated Summary
Purpose
- The bill aims to prohibit certain exclusions in homeowners insurance policies when the damage is caused by a peace officer.
- It proposes to amend Minnesota law (Minnesota Statutes 2024) to address how damages caused by peace officers are treated under homeowners insurance.
Main Provisions
- Prohibition of exclusions: The bill would prevent insurers from applying specific exclusions to homeowners insurance when the resulting damage is caused by a peace officer.
- Statutory amendments: It would amend Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 65A.27 subdivision 1 to reflect the new approach and terminology.
- Scope of application: The changes would apply to sections 65A.27 through 65A.302 and 65A.304, establishing how these provisions interact within the chapter.
- Definitions: The bill assigns meanings to terms used in these provisions, specifying what certain terms mean for the purposes of sections 65A.27 to 65A.304.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- Adds protections for homeowners regarding coverage when damage is caused by peace officers, limiting or removing certain exclusions that might otherwise apply.
- Introduces formal definitions for terms used across the specified sections (65A.27 to 65A.304), clarifying how the provisions should be interpreted.
Definitions/Key Terms (as introduced by the bill)
- Peace officer
- Homeowners insurance
- Exclusions
- Damages
- Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 65A.27 subdivision 1
- Chapter 65A
- Sections 65A.27 to 65A.302, and 65A.304
Relevant Terms
- peace officer
- homeowners insurance
- exclusions
- damages
- coverage
- Minnesota Statutes 2024
- section 65A.27
- chapter 65A
- definitions
- scope of the act
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Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 21, 2026 | Senate | Action | Received from House | ||
| April 21, 2026 | Senate | Action | Introduction and first reading | ||
| April 21, 2026 | Senate | Action | Referred to | Rules and Administration | |
| April 22, 2026 | Senate | Action | Comm report: Rule 45-amend, subst. General Orders | ||
| April 22, 2026 | Senate | Action | Second reading | ||
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