State Rep. Bob Rommel/photo courtesy of the Florida House of Representatives
With the sponsor saying the bill targets “bad actors,” the House passed a controversial bill that would revamp the insurance practice known as assignment of benefits.
The 96-20 vote came on an issue that the insurance industry and business groups have made a top priority as they contend changes are needed to hold down insurance premiums. But the House and Senate have not been able to agree on the issue in past years and still need to reach a compromise before the annual legislative session ends May 3.
