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AL SB419
Bill
AI Summary
SB419 Summary
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Requires verification of motor vehicle liability insurance (or other financial responsibility) prior to vehicle registration and re-registration in Alabama.
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Establishes an online insurance verification system that the Department of Revenue and law enforcement can use to electronically verify insurance coverage 24/7.
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Mandates insurers cooperate with the system and maintain vehicle insurance data for up to six months; creates advisory council to oversee implementation and standards.
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Imposes penalties including $200 reinstatement fee for first violations and $500 for subsequent violations of insurance requirements; allows vehicle registration suspension for non-compliance.
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Creates exemptions for certain vehicle types (trailers, government vehicles, implements of husbandry, etc.) and establishes immunity for insurers making good faith compliance efforts; effective January 1, 2013.
Legislative Description
Motor vehicles, liability insurance, verification prior to registration, online insurance verification system established, Revenue Department and law enforcement to electronically verify, Secs. 32-7A-9, 32-7A-10, 32-7A-11, 32-7A-12, 32-7A-13, 32-7A-14, 32-7A-15, 32-7A-16, 32-7A-17, 32-7A-18, 32-7A-19, 32-7A-20, 32-7A-21, 32-7A-22, 32-7A-23, 32-7A-24, 32-7A-25, 2-7B-1, 32-7B-2, 32-7B-3, 32-7B-4, 32-7B-5, 32-7B-6 added; Secs. 32-7-19, 32-7-20, 32-7-22, 32-7-24, 32-7A-2, 32-7A-3, 32-7A-4, 32-7A-5, 32-7A-6, 32-7A-7, 32-7A-8 am'd.; Secs. 32-7A-9, 32-7A-10, 32-7A-11, 32-7A-12, 32-7A-13, 32-7A-14, 32-7A-15, 32-7A-16, 32-7A-17, 32-7A-18, 32-7A-19, 32-7A-20, 32-7A-21, 32-7A-22 repealed and reenacted
Motor Vehicles
Last Action
Indefinitely Postponed
4/14/2010