HF 2273 (LSB 6180YH (2) 91)

HOUSE FILE 2273

BY  RINKER

A BILL FOR

An Act relating to investigations of insurance fraud related to adjusters, appraisers, and umpires.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA:

    Section 1.  Section 507E.8, subsection 1, paragraphs a and b, Code 2026, are amended to read as follows:
   a.  For purposes of an arrest resulting from a criminal violation of any provision of the Code subject to the jurisdiction of the commissioner established as a result of an investigation pursuant to this chapter or chapter 502, 502A, 507A, 522C, 522F, 523A, 523C, 523D, or 523I.
   b.  While conducting an investigation or engaged in an assignment authorized by this chapter or chapter 502, 502A, 507A, 522C, 522F, 523A, 523C, 523D, or 523I.
EXPLANATION
The inclusion of this explanation does not constitute agreement with
the explanation’s substance by the members of the general assembly.
   This bill relates to investigations of insurance fraud related to adjusters, appraisers, and umpires.
   Under current law, an individual employed by the insurance division and designated as a peace officer shall be considered a law enforcement officer and shall exercise the powers of a law enforcement officer for purposes of an arrest resulting from a criminal violation of any provision of the Code subject to the jurisdiction of the commissioner of insurance established as a result of an investigation pursuant to, or while conducting an investigation or engaged in an assignment authorized by, Code chapter 502, 502A, 507A, 507E, 523A, 523C, 523D, or 523I. The bill also includes an investigation pursuant to, or an investigation or assignment authorized by, Code chapters 522C (licensing of adjusters) and 522F (licensing and regulation of appraisers and umpires).