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Holocaust Insurance Accountability Act: Restoring Rights for Claimants

This act aims to facilitate the recovery of funds from insurance policies issued during the Holocaust era. It allows victims and their heirs to pursue their rights in court, even if previous court decisions or agreements prevented them. The act provides citizens with new legal tools to seek financial justice.
Key points
Victims and their heirs can now sue insurance companies in federal courts to recover proceeds from Holocaust-era policies.
The act overrides previous court judgments and settlements that blocked such claims, opening the door for new lawsuits.
A 10-year statute of limitations from the act's enactment date is introduced, providing time to prepare claims.
If an insurer is found to have acted in bad faith, the court can award triple the due amount and legal fees.
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Print number: 117_S_1083
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Process start date: 2021-04-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Holocaust Insurance Accountability Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_1083.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-04-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Victims and their heirs can now sue insurance companies in federal courts to recover proceeds from Holocaust-era policies.
  • The act overrides previous court judgments and settlements that blocked such claims, opening the door for new lawsuits.
  • A 10-year statute of limitations from the act's enactment date is introduced, providing time to prepare claims.
  • If an insurer is found to have acted in bad faith, the court can award triple the due amount and legal fees.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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