Wildfire Insurance Study: Availability and Costs for Citizens
This act mandates a detailed study on insurance coverage for wildfire damages. The goal is to understand why insurance costs are rising, why some policies are being withdrawn, and how this impacts housing availability and citizens' personal finances. The findings will inform future decisions regarding support and protection for residents in high-risk areas.
Key points
Trends in wildfire risk, including frequency and costs, will be studied to better predict threats.
Analysis of changes in insurance rates and policy non-renewals over the past 10 years to understand the impact on homeowners and businesses.
Assessment of actions taken by state authorities to regulate the wildfire insurance market and their effectiveness.
Identification of challenges faced by insurers and exploration of solutions to maintain insurance availability and affordability.
Introduced
Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_2430
Sponsor: Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM]
Process start date: 2025-07-24