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CT HB06166
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/22/2015
Primary Sponsor
Insurance and Real Estate Committee
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AI Summary
- Increases minimum financial responsibility limits for motor vehicle operators convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs to $100,000 for single-person injury/death, $300,000 for multiple-person injury/death, and $50,000 for property damage
- Maintains existing lower limits of $20,000 (single-person), $40,000 (multiple-person), and $10,000 (property damage) for operators without DUI convictions
- Requires proof of the elevated financial responsibility limits to remain in effect for as long as the DUI conviction remains on the driver's driving history
- Authorizes the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles to suspend, revoke, or refuse to register any vehicle if the required proof of financial responsibility is not furnished
- Becomes effective October 1, 2015
Legislative Description
An Act Increasing The Motor Vehicles Minimum Financial Responsibility Limits Upon A Conviction Of Driving Under The Influence.
Last Action
Public Hearing 02/26
2/18/2015
Committee Referrals
Insurance and Real Estate1/22/2015
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