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AL HB210

Bill

Status

Passed

5/2/2023

Primary Sponsor

Rhett Marques

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2023

AI Summary

HB210 Summary

  • Amends Section 32-7A-5 of the Alabama Code to create an exception for active duty military personnel whose vehicles are registered in Alabama but who are required to reside in another state due to military assignment.

  • Allows military personnel to satisfy Alabama's mandatory motor vehicle liability insurance requirement by purchasing liability coverage in the state where they are stationed, provided the coverage equals or exceeds Alabama's minimum requirements.

  • Requires military personnel using this exception to provide proof of out-of-state liability coverage.

  • Clarifies that purchasing liability coverage in another state under this provision does not invalidate the individual's Alabama driver's license or vehicle registration.

  • Becomes effective January 1, 2024.

Legislative Description

Relating to mandatory motor vehicle liability insurance; to amend Section 32-7A-5, Code of Alabama 1975, to provide an exception to allow an individual on active military duty, whose motor vehicle is registered in Alabama but who, as a result of his or her military assignment, is required to reside in another state, to satisfy the requirement for mandatory motor vehicle liability insurance by purchasing liability coverage in the state where residing on active military duty or assignment in an amount equal to or greater than the minimum amount required in Alabama.

Last Action

Enacted

5/2/2023

Committee Referrals

Veterans and Military Affairs4/19/2023
Military and Veterans Affairs3/23/2023

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