ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FIRST REGULAR SESSION - 1999

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__X__ For Committee on JUDICIARY

_____ For Committee on BANKING AND INSURANCE

_____ For Caucus and COW

_____ As Passed the House

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Abstract for HB 2618 (insurance fraud) Sponsor: Marsh

Amends Title 13 and Title 20 statutes relating to insurance fraud.

PROVISIONS:

Increases the penalty for unlawful solicitation of a tort victim from a Class 1 misdemeanor (6 months, $2,500 fine) to a Class 6 felony (1 year, $150,000).

Prohibits the use of a "runner ," "capper " or "steerer" for any purpose. Currently, runners, cappers or steerers may not be used in the commission of fraudulent practices relating to incomplete or untrue statements of material fact regarding insurance.

Eliminates the requirement that a person violate §20-463 "with intent to injure, defraud or deceive an insurer" to commit a Class 6 felony.

Prepared by: Jodi Jerich, Martin Gomez

hb2618.jud 2/8/99 bh

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