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State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-third Legislature Second Regular Session 2018

CHAPTER 196

HOUSE BILL 2083

 

AN ACT

 

amending section 20‑1119, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to insurance contracts.

 

 

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Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:

Section 1.  Section 20-1119, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended to read:

START_STATUTE20-1119.  Construction of policies; translation; disclaimer

A.  Every insurance contract shall be construed according to the entirety of its terms and conditions as set forth in the policy and as amplified, extended or modified by any rider, endorsement or application attached to and made a part of the policy.

B.  An insurance policy that is translated into a language other than English and that is issued for delivery by an insurer in this state does not amplify, extend or modify the terms of the English language version of the policy if the policy contains a disclaimer that is prominently displayed on the cover page or a page that corresponds to the cover page in a contrasting color or bold‑faced type in the translated language and that states:  "The English language version of this policy controls in the event of a conflict or varying interpretation of the coverage provided under this policy". END_STATUTE

 

 

 

 

APPROVED BY THE GOVERNOR APRIL 12, 2018.

 

FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE APRIL 13, 2018.