SB 1015 Summary

• Authorizes the Department of Motor Vehicles to verify financial responsibility of motor vehicle owners involved in accidents, including those with unregistered vehicles.

• Requires the department to mail notice to vehicle owners if insurance information cannot be verified, giving owners 30 days to submit evidence of meeting financial responsibility requirements.

• Establishes a 15-day suspension process for driver licenses and vehicle registrations if owners fail to provide valid evidence of financial responsibility after receiving notice.

• Allows owners to avoid suspension by providing proof the vehicle was sold before the accident occurred or by requesting a hearing.

• Clarifies that insurance verification information is a public record.