HB5357sam001 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Sen. Napoleon Harris, III

Filed: 5/13/2024

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AMENDMENT TO HOUSE BILL 5357

AMENDMENT NO. ______. Amend House Bill 5357 by replacing everything after the enacting clause with the following:

"Section 5. The Illinois Insurance Code is amended by adding Section 143.21d as follows:

(215 ILCS 5/143.21d new)

Sec. 143.21d. Sewer backup and sump pump overflow coverage; notice.

(a) In response to all applications for homeowners insurance, as defined in paragraph (2) of Section 523, received by an insurance company, the insurance company shall provide the applicant information regarding the availability of coverage for loss caused by a sewer backup or overflow from a sump pump, including the coverage limits and costs thereof.

(b) At least 30 days prior to each renewal of any policy of homeowners insurance, as defined in paragraph (2) of Section 523, the insurance company shall provide the insured with information regarding the insured's existing coverage and available coverage for loss caused by a sewer backup or overflow from a sump pump, including the coverage limits and costs thereof.

Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect January 1, 2025.".