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AZ SB1235

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/16/2021

Primary Sponsor

David Livingston

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-fifth Legislature - First Regular Session (2021)

AI Summary

  • Amends section 28-4143 of Arizona Revised Statutes regarding financial responsibility verification after vehicle accidents.

  • Allows the Department of Motor Vehicles to verify insurance coverage for vehicles involved in accidents, including unregistered vehicles, by contacting insurers or relevant parties.

  • Requires the department to mail notice to vehicle owners whose insurance cannot be verified, demanding proof of financial responsibility within 30 days of the notice date.

  • Authorizes the department to suspend a driver's license and vehicle registration 15 days after mailing a suspension notice if the owner fails to provide valid proof of financial responsibility or request a hearing.

  • Exempts registered owners from suspension if they provide proof that the vehicle was sold before the accident occurred.

Legislative Description

Vehicle accidents; financial responsibility verification

Vehicle Insurance

Last Action

Assigned to House RULES Committee

6/30/2021

Committee Referrals

Rules2/16/2021
Rules1/21/2021
Transportation and Technology1/20/2021

Full Bill Text

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