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The Breed Discrimination Bill
Michigan bill bans dog breed discrimination in home insurance
Insurance: insurers; property insurance denial, cancellation, or increased premiums for owners of certain breeds of dogs; prohibit. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding sec. 2130a.
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The bill would stop insurance companies from denying, canceling, or raising rates because of a dog’s breed, protecting owners from unfair treatment.
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If passed, dog owners will keep their home insurance even if they have a breed like a pit bull, while insurers must price policies based on risk, not breed.
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The facts
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- Prohibits insurers from using dog breed to deny, cancel, or raise premiums for residential property liability insurance.
- Allows insurers to adjust rates only for underwriting reasons unrelated to breed.
- Applies to policies issued after Jan 1, 2027.
- Introduced by a group of Democratic representatives.
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