HB1170Introduced in the House
Insurance; revise various provisions relating to rating bureau and require commissioner to create certain rules.
Introduced by Kevin Ford, District 54
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An Act To Amend Section 83-3-24, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Establish The Response Distance From A Fire Station That Must Be Utilized By The Mississippi State Rating Bureau When Grading Municipalities Or Fire Districts For Fire Insurance Rating Purposes; To Require The Commissioner Of Insurance To Adopt Rules And Regulations Requiring The Rating Bureau To Consider All Sources Of Water When Grading Fire Departments; To Require The Commissioner To Adopt Rules And Regulations Governing The Sale Of Fire Trucks; To Amend Section 83-2-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Commissioner To Adopt Rules And Regulations Prohibiting Insurers From Adjusting Rates Above The Base Rates Developed By The Rating Bureau; And For Related Purposes.
Where it stands
Died In Committee
March 3, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Passed · February 4, 2026
118
Yes
0
No
4
Absent or Not Voting
122 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Lester Carpenter | 1 | Yes |
| Brad Mattox | 2 | Yes |
| William Arnold | 3 | Yes |
| Jody Steverson | 4 | Yes |
| John Faulkner | 5 | Yes |
| Justin Keen | 6 | Yes |
| Kimberly Remak | 7 | Yes |
| John Lamar | 8 | Yes |
| Cedric Burnett | 9 | Yes |
| Josh Hawkins | 10 | Not Voting |
Bill history
Referred To Insurance
Title Suff Do Pass Comm Sub
Committee Substitute Adopted
Passed
Transmitted To Senate
Referred To Insurance;Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency
Died In Committee
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