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AR HB1044
Bill
Status
4/27/2011
Primary Sponsor
Robert Altes
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AI Summary
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Prohibits use of motor vehicle accident reports for commercial solicitation purposes for 90 days after an accident is reported.
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Defines "commercial solicitation" as using accident report information to solicit the person involved, their relatives, or their professional/business contacts, with exceptions for news media and insurance/attorney claim verification.
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Specifies which parties may access accident reports, including involved persons, law enforcement, insurers, attorneys, newspapers, radio/television broadcasters, and licensed private investigators employed by accident parties.
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Requires anyone requesting an accident report within 90 days to sign a written statement under penalty of perjury that the report will not be used for commercial solicitation purposes.
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Establishes violation of these restrictions as a Class A misdemeanor.
Legislative Description
To Provide That Motor Vehicle Accident Reports Shall Not Be Used For Commercial Purposes For Ninety (90) Days After The Accident.
Last Action
House Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
4/27/2011