HB5357 EnrolledLRB103 37078 RPS 67196 b
1 AN ACT concerning regulation.
2 Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
3represented in the General Assembly:
4 Section 5. The Illinois Insurance Code is amended by
5adding Section 143.21d as follows:
6 (215 ILCS 5/143.21d new)
7 Sec. 143.21d. Sewer backup and sump pump overflow
8coverage; notice.
9 (a) In response to all applications for homeowners
10insurance, as defined in paragraph (2) of Section 523,
11received by an insurance company, the insurance company shall
12provide the applicant information regarding the availability
13of coverage for loss caused by a sewer backup or overflow from
14a sump pump, including the coverage limits and costs thereof.
15 (b) At least 30 days prior to each renewal of any policy of
16homeowners insurance, as defined in paragraph (2) of Section
17523, the insurance company shall provide the insured with
18information regarding the insured's existing coverage and
19available coverage for loss caused by a sewer backup or
20overflow from a sump pump, including the coverage limits and
21costs thereof.
22 Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect January

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