Bill

HB 643

87(R) - 2021
House Insurance
House Insurance
Life & Annuities Insurance

Contact the Author

Richard Raymond

Phone:

512-463-0558

Capitol Office:

1W.2

Vote Recommendation

Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral

Author(s)

Richard Raymond

Bill Caption

Relating to disclosure of a beneficiary to a funeral director under a life insurance policy.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.


Bill Analysis

HB 643 would require a life insurance company to disclose the beneficiary of the an insured's life insurance policy to the funeral director of an insured's funeral upon the funeral director's request if the funeral director has written consent from the decedent's heir, heir's representative or decedent's representative.

This bill would only apply to certain types of life insurance policies with a maximum death benefit of $15,000 issued in this state.

Vote Recommendation Notes

As this bill does not involve the liberty principles, Texas Action is neutral on HB 643. 

Contact the Author

Richard Raymond

Phone:

512-463-0558

Capitol Office:

1W.2