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Senate concurs in bill to regulate pet insurance after debate on cost impacts
Summary
The Senate concurred in House Bill 78, which establishes a regulatory framework for pet insurance in Montana. Supporters described consumer protections and transparency measures; several senators warned the legislation could raise veterinary costs for uninsured pet owners.
The Montana Senate on March 17 concurred in House Bill 78, a measure that creates a regulatory framework for pet insurance in the state and sets disclosure, policy, wellness-program and training requirements for insurers.
Sponsor Senator Hunter described the bill as a consumer-protection measure that aims to bring transparency and basic safeguards to one of the fastest-growing segments of the insurance market.
Why it matters: Proponents said the bill will protect consumers from…
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