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2006 House Bill 2415: Regulating under- and un-insured motorist coverage
Introduced by Rep. Mark Ericks, (D-Bothell) (D) on January 3, 2006
To provide that those covered by under- or un-insured motorist coverage are entitled to coverage without regard to whether an event was intentionally caused unless the insurer can demonstrate that the covered person intended to cause the damage for which uninsured and/or underinsured motorists' coverage is sought. Pertaining to these statutes, “accident” means an occurrence that is unexpected and unintended from the standpoint of the covered person. See companion SB 6182.   Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the House Financial Institutions & Insurance Committee on January 9, 2006
Substitute offered to the House Financial Institutions & Insurance Committee on January 12, 2006
To provide that if the insured seeking underinsured motorist coverage was the intended victim of an intentional act, the incident must be reported to law enforcement and the insured must cooperate with any related law enforcement investigation.
The substitute passed by voice vote in the House on January 18, 2006
Received in the Senate on January 19, 2006
Referred to the Senate Financial Institutions, Housing, and Consumer Protection Committee on January 19, 2006
Amendment offered to the Senate on February 23, 2006
By the Senate Financial Institutions, Housing, and Consumer Protection Committee, to clarify that a person is not entitled to underinsured motorist coverage when that person had the intent to cause an "event," rather than the intent to cause the "damage," for which coverage is sought. Technical corrections are made.
The amendment passed by voice vote in the Senate on February 28, 2006
To provide that those covered by under- or un-insured motorist coverage are entitled to coverage without regard to whether an event was intentionally caused.
Received in the House on March 4, 2006
To concur in Senate amendments, for final passage of the bill.
Signed by Gov. Christine Gregoire on March 24, 2006
To provide that those covered by under- or un-insured motorist coverage are entitled to coverage without regard to whether an event was intentionally caused.