Service of process; modifying persons that may be appointed as agent. Effective date.

The document structure was updated to include page numbers, session details, and committee substitute headers, while the core legislative text and legal requirements remained identical.

Added a requirement for insurers to electronically submit registered agent names and addresses to the Insurance Commissioner within five business days of any changes.

Added a $20 fee payable to the Insurance Commissioner when serving legal process on an insurer.

Added a provision stating that service is valid if a plaintiff reasonably relies on the Commissioner's list of agents, even if the list contains errors, provided the plaintiff used due diligence.

Set the effective date of the act to November 1, 2026.

Changed the header from 'Engrossed' to 'Enrolled' and added signatures for the Governor and Secretary of State, indicating the bill has passed all legislative stages.

Updated document headers and footers to change the title from 'HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES' to 'SENATE FLOOR VERSION' and adjusted the committee report section to reflect Senate Judiciary Committee approval.

Added Tedford of the House as a co-sponsor to the bill.

Changed the summary to indicate that Section 622 is now being amended, in addition to Section 621.

Added a new requirement for insurers to electronically submit the name and address of their registered agent to the Insurance Commissioner within five business days of any changes.

Added a new provision allowing plaintiffs to serve legal process on the Insurance Commissioner if the registered agent listed by the Commissioner is incorrect, ensuring the statute of limitations is paused during this error period.

Removed the original page footer text and replaced it with the official engrossed bill page numbering and signatures.