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CT SB00850

Bill

Status

Passed

6/27/2017

Primary Sponsor

Transportation Committee

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Origin

Senate

2017 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Increases minimum insurance requirements for motor buses, taxicabs, school buses, and livery service vehicles, with amounts ranging from $100,000 to $5,000,000 depending on passenger capacity and vehicle type.

  • Modifies youth instruction permit rules to allow holders who reach age eighteen to retain permits until expiration, and clarifies that permits expire after two years or upon issuance of an operator's license, whichever is earlier.

  • Raises administrative fees from $50 to $200 for failure to provide proof of bond or insurance renewal by expiration date for certain vehicle licensees.

  • Establishes Hartford Whalers commemorative license plates with a $60 fee, with $45 per plate deposited into an account to fund the Connecticut Children's Medical Center.

  • Substantially revises abandoned motor vehicle procedures, including new requirements for notices of intent to sell, approval by the commissioner, and timelines for disposal (15 days for vehicles valued under $1,500; 45 days for vehicles over $1,500).

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Recommendations By The Department Of Motor Vehicles Regarding Insurance Policies For Certain Vehicles, Youth Instruction Permits, Operator Licenses, Commercial Motor Vehicle Operation, Administrative Fees, Diversion Program, Student Transportation Vehicles, Abandoned Motor Vehicles, Hartford Whaler License Plates And Other Changes To The Motor Vehicle Statutes.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

6/27/2017

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/16/2017

Full Bill Text

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