# Colorado House Passes Tort Reform 

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The Colorado House of Representatives voted this week to protect consumers from unjustified lawsuits, which are driving up the cost of homes, medical care and insurance. In addition, the House Business Affairs Committee defeated a measure to prohibit insurers from using insurance scores.

"The House passed several tort reform measures that are designed to reign in costs associated with excessive construction defect and medical malpractice lawsuits," said Michael Harrold, director of state government affairs for the National Association of Independent Insurers (NAII). "The Business Affairs Committee also took a pro-consumer stance on insurance scoring by defeating a bill that would have banned the use of this tool that helps insurers more accurately allocate the cost of coverage based on a consumers claim potential."

Sources:
- Insurance Journal (http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/newswire/west/2003/02/03/25871.htm)