Relating to the required beneficiary and use of a public officer insurance policy

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedJanuary 22, 2026
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   Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 22, 2026
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   Done: Senate committeeFebruary 12, 2026
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   Done: Passes the SenateMarch 23, 202647–0
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   Skipped: House committeeSkipped
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   Done: Passes the HouseMarch 5, 202686–0
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   Done: To the GovernorApril 16, 2026
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   Done: Signed into lawApril 16, 2026

HF 2522 became law → The same legislation passed as HF 2522, so this version was set aside. Go to HF 2522 What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

AI summary Currently, some public officers must get a bond or an insurance policy to protect people or businesses if they cause a loss. This new law removes the requirement that the state must be the beneficiary of those insurance policies. It also removes the rule that people must sue through the state to use the insurance coverage.¹

Why it matters. Public officers who currently use insurance policies instead of bonds would no longer be required to name the state as the beneficiary. This change would also remove the requirement that the state has the right to take legal action on behalf of any person or corporation injured by the officer's actions.²

Changed since by amendment S-5039; see Amendments.

Full bill text · What changed before it passed³

Senate subcommittee

Named January 22, 2026 (as SSB 3069). On February 9, 2026 it recommended amendment and passage.

• Sen. Dawn Driscoll REmail
• Sen. Dennis Guth REmail
• Sen. Janice Weiner DEmail

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