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    AB-488
    Consumer Protection

    Insurance: the California FAIR Plan Association.

    Introduced
    CA
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    2025-2026 Regular Session
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    Key Takeaways

    • Modernizes the California FAIR Plan by requiring both a website and toll-free number for insurance assistance.
    • Removes the requirement to publish the FAIR Plan's toll-free number in telephone directories.
    • Eliminates the mandate for the FAIR Plan to file new rate applications with the Insurance Commissioner.

    Summary

    Assembly Member Tangipa's proposal to modify California FAIR Plan Association requirements would eliminate certain administrative obligations while updating how the association provides information to insurance seekers. The legislation removes a 2021 mandate for new rate application filings and revises how contact information must be shared with the public.

    Under the proposed changes, the FAIR Plan Association would maintain both a website and toll-free phone number to assist those seeking basic property insurance coverage. While the association would no longer need to publish its phone number in general telephone directories, it would be required to include both the phone number and website address in all communications with applicants and policyholders. Insurance agents and brokers would retain their existing duties to help individuals obtain coverage, including submitting applications upon request, sharing the FAIR Plan's contact information, or placing coverage through other insurers or surplus line brokers.

    The bill maintains core requirements for insurance accessibility while adapting communication methods to current practices. By removing specific administrative requirements around rate filings and directory listings, the proposal allows the association to focus resources on direct engagement with those seeking coverage through updated channels.

    Key Dates

    Next Step
    Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Insurance
    Next Step
    Assembly Committee
    Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Insurance
    Hearing has not been scheduled yet
    Introduced
    Assembly Floor
    Introduced
    Read first time. To print.

    Contacts

    Profile
    James GallagherR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Mike GipsonD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Phillip ChenR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Marc BermanD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Cottie Petrie-NorrisD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
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    James GallagherR
    Assemblymember
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    Mike GipsonD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
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    Phillip ChenR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Marc BermanD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
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    Cottie Petrie-NorrisD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
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    Lisa CalderonD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
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    David AlvarezD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
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    Dawn AddisD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
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    Liz OrtegaD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
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    Stephanie NguyenD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
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    Avelino ValenciaD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
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    Greg WallisR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
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    Anamarie FariasD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
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    John HarabedianD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
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    Michelle RodriguezD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
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    David TangipaR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member

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    Introduced By

    David Tangipa
    David TangipaR
    California State Assembly Member
    10% progression
    Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (2/10/2025)

    Key Takeaways

    • Modernizes the California FAIR Plan by requiring both a website and toll-free number for insurance assistance.
    • Removes the requirement to publish the FAIR Plan's toll-free number in telephone directories.
    • Eliminates the mandate for the FAIR Plan to file new rate applications with the Insurance Commissioner.

    Get Involved

    Act Now!

    Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.

    Introduced By

    David Tangipa
    David TangipaR
    California State Assembly Member

    Summary

    Assembly Member Tangipa's proposal to modify California FAIR Plan Association requirements would eliminate certain administrative obligations while updating how the association provides information to insurance seekers. The legislation removes a 2021 mandate for new rate application filings and revises how contact information must be shared with the public.

    Under the proposed changes, the FAIR Plan Association would maintain both a website and toll-free phone number to assist those seeking basic property insurance coverage. While the association would no longer need to publish its phone number in general telephone directories, it would be required to include both the phone number and website address in all communications with applicants and policyholders. Insurance agents and brokers would retain their existing duties to help individuals obtain coverage, including submitting applications upon request, sharing the FAIR Plan's contact information, or placing coverage through other insurers or surplus line brokers.

    The bill maintains core requirements for insurance accessibility while adapting communication methods to current practices. By removing specific administrative requirements around rate filings and directory listings, the proposal allows the association to focus resources on direct engagement with those seeking coverage through updated channels.

    10% progression
    Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (2/10/2025)

    Key Dates

    Next Step
    Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Insurance
    Next Step
    Assembly Committee
    Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Insurance
    Hearing has not been scheduled yet
    Introduced
    Assembly Floor
    Introduced
    Read first time. To print.

    Contacts

    Profile
    James GallagherR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Mike GipsonD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Phillip ChenR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Marc BermanD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Cottie Petrie-NorrisD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    0 of 16 row(s) selected.
    Page 1 of 4
    Select All Legislators
    Profile
    James GallagherR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Mike GipsonD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Phillip ChenR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Marc BermanD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Cottie Petrie-NorrisD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Lisa CalderonD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    David AlvarezD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Dawn AddisD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Liz OrtegaD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Stephanie NguyenD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Avelino ValenciaD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Greg WallisR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Anamarie FariasD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    John HarabedianD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Michelle RodriguezD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    David TangipaR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member