Public Act 103-0858
 
HB5357 EnrolledLRB103 37078 RPS 67196 b

    AN ACT concerning regulation.
 
    Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
represented in the General Assembly:
 
    Section 5. The Illinois Insurance Code is amended by
adding Section 143.21d as follows:
 
    (215 ILCS 5/143.21d new)
    Sec. 143.21d. Sewer backup and sump pump overflow
coverage; notice.
    (a) In response to all applications for homeowners
insurance, as defined in paragraph (2) of Section 523,
received by an insurance company, the insurance company shall
provide the applicant information regarding the availability
of coverage for loss caused by a sewer backup or overflow from
a sump pump, including the coverage limits and costs thereof.
    (b) At least 30 days prior to each renewal of any policy of
homeowners insurance, as defined in paragraph (2) of Section
523, the insurance company shall provide the insured with
information regarding the insured's existing coverage and
available coverage for loss caused by a sewer backup or
overflow from a sump pump, including the coverage limits and
costs thereof.
 
    Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect January
1, 2025.