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AR HB2193

Bill

Status

Passed

4/7/2017

Primary Sponsor

Kim Hammer

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly (2017 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Repeals the existing Vehicle Insurance Database (Arkansas Code § 27-14-414) and replaces it with a new Arkansas Online Insurance Verification System Act

  • Establishes an advisory group of state agencies and insurance companies to develop and implement an online system for verifying motor vehicle liability insurance coverage accessible 24/7 via internet

  • Requires insurers to maintain insurance data and cooperate with the Department of Finance and Administration, using multiple matching keys including NAIC insurer numbers, vehicle identification numbers, and policy numbers for verification

  • Authorizes suspension of motor vehicle registrations for uninsured vehicles with a $100 reinstatement fee, and establishes penalties including Class C misdemeanor charges for operating uninsured vehicles or falsifying insurance documents

  • Effective January 1, 2019

Legislative Description

To Amend The Law Concerning Motor Vehicle Insurance.

Last Action

Notification that HB2193 is now Act 1016

4/7/2017

Committee Referrals

Insurance & Commerce3/27/2017
Insurance and Commerce3/14/2017

Full Bill Text

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