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CT HB06166

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/22/2015

Primary Sponsor

Insurance and Real Estate Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 General Assembly

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

Full Bill Text

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