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AL SB201

Bill

Status

Engrossed

4/27/2023

Primary Sponsor

Joshua Carnley

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Origin

Senate

Regular Session 2023

AI Summary

SB201 Summary

  • Allows active duty military personnel with vehicles registered in Alabama to satisfy liability insurance requirements by purchasing coverage in the state where they are stationed, if that coverage meets or exceeds Alabama's minimum requirements.

  • Applies only to individuals required to reside in another state due to their military duty or assignment during the vehicle registration period.

  • Requires individuals to provide proof of out-of-state liability coverage meeting Alabama's minimum amounts specified in Section 32-7A-4.

  • Permits military members to maintain valid Alabama driver's licenses and vehicle registrations while carrying out-of-state insurance coverage under this exception.

  • Becomes effective January 1, 2024, following passage and approval by the Governor.

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

Referred to Committee to House Military and Veterans Affairs

4/27/2023

Committee Referrals

Military and Veterans Affairs4/27/2023
Veterans and Military Affairs4/11/2023

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