# TN Passes Tough New Fraud Bill 

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Legislation that establishes civil and criminal penalties for insurance fraud has recently been sent to Governor Don Sundquist. Senate Bill 1499 increases the penalties for insurance fraud and requires insurers to submit anti-fraud plans to the Department of Insurance.
"We're pleased that Tennessee is taking a more aggressive approach to combating insurance fraud," said Robert Hurns, counsel for the National Association of Independent Insurers (NAII). "Legislators recognized that insurance fraud is pervasive and expensive, costing the average consumer approximately