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Underinsured motorist amendment fails after extensive House debate over insurer recovery and consumer impact
Summary
After a heated floor debate, the House recorded 34–38 on Senate Bill 172 (underinsured motorist coverage amendments), which would have limited subrogation rights of underinsured carriers; supporters argued it speeds payment to injured insureds while opponents warned of premium and market impacts.
The House considered Senate Bill 172 on March 10 and rejected the measure after prolonged debate on the floor. Representative Falk, who moved to uncircle the bill, described a change removing the underinsured carrier's ability to pursue subrogation against the negligent party for policies issued after June 30.…
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