Letter of Governor's Approval dated September 18, 2023:

Amy L. Beard

Commissioner

Indiana Department of Insurance

311 W. Washington Street, Suite 103

Indianapolis, IN 46204

Dear Commissioner Beard:

Pursuant to the provisions of Indiana Code § 4-22-2-37.1, the Governor has reviewed the proposed provisional rule that temporarily adds a rule, which you submitted on September 13, 2023.

The Governor hereby finds, pursuant to Indiana Code § 4-22-2-37.1(b)(4), that the proposed provisional rule is necessary to avoid an imminent and substantial violation of IC 27-1-44.5 as the current emergency rule adopted in June 2023 to implement IC 27-1-44.5 will expire September 23, 2023, before a final rule can take effect. As noted, the new regulations went into effect on June 25, 2023, and a regular rule is not expected to be completed until March 21, 2024.

The Indiana Department of Insurance may proceed with the provisional rule proposed in its submission.

Sincerely,

Joseph R. Heerens

General Counsel