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AL SB273

Bill

Status

Engrossed

4/30/2015

Primary Sponsor

Paul Sanford

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Origin

Senate

Regular Session 2015

AI Summary

  • Allows motor vehicle liability insurance evidence to be presented in electronic format, including display on a cellular phone or other electronic device, in addition to traditional tangible formats.

  • Specifies that displaying insurance evidence on an electronic device does not constitute consent for law enforcement to access any other content on that device.

  • Makes law enforcement officers and governmental employees presenting an electronic device subject to liability under Section 36-1-12 for damages resulting from acts taken while viewing the device.

  • Authorizes the Department of Revenue to establish rules for sending insurance verification notices in electronic format, provided the content meets all chapter requirements.

  • Becomes effective immediately upon passage and Governor approval.

Legislative Description

Motor vehicle insurance, proof of by cellular phone or electronic device allowed, Sec. 32-7A-26 added; Sec. 32-7A-6 am'd.

Liability Insurance

Last Action

Pending third reading on day 27 Favorable from State Government

5/28/2015

Committee Referrals

State Government5/5/2015
Transportation and Energy3/18/2015

Full Bill Text

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