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AR HB1993

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

5/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jason Nazarenko

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Prohibits assigning fault to an alleged "phantom" third vehicle in rear-end collisions when that vehicle has left the scene and there is no visible new damage to the rear of the striking vehicle
  • Automatically assigns fault to the driver of the vehicle that rear-ended the front vehicle in these circumstances
  • Adds new section 23-66-514 to Arkansas Code Title 23, Chapter 66, Subchapter 5 (Insurance Code)
  • Targets a specific insurance fraud scheme where drivers claim an absent third party caused them to rear-end another vehicle

Legislative Description

To Prevent Motor Vehicle Insurance Fraud.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

5/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Transportation4/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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