Lousiana Bill would prevent insurance companies from canceling policies for Chinese drywall

Senator Julie Quinn of Louisiana proposed a bill that was approved today by the La. Senate Insurance Committee, and will now be sent to the full Senate for consideration. The New York Times reported that the bill “would bar property insurers from canceling, refusing to renew, or increasing premiums or deductibles because of Chinese drywall at a property”.

New York Times: Thousands of Homeowners Cite Drywall for Ills

The title of the recent story is: Thousands of U.S. Homeowners Cite Drywall for Ills. As you probably know, the health effects of Chinese drywall have been discussed time after time. And now, the New York Times has added quite a bit of information to this side of the story.