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DE HB462

Bill

Status

Vetoed

8/2/2010

Primary Sponsor

John Kowalko

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Origin

House of Representatives

145th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Delaware Code Title 21 §2118 to impose mandatory, non-suspendable fines for violations of required motor vehicle insurance laws
  • Fines may only be suspended if the person charged proves the insurer failed to send notice of cancelled or terminated insurance to the named insured
  • Amends Delaware Code Title 21 §2118A to impose mandatory, non-suspendable fines for unlawful possession, manufacture, sale, distribution, or circulation of fictitious insurance ID cards or proof of insurance
  • Applies to both first offense and subsequent offenses under §2118A
  • Eliminates judicial discretion to suspend fines based on securing insurance between arrest and sentencing

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Penalties For Violations Of Required Motor Vehicle Insurance, Including Fictitious Proofs Of Insurance.

Last Action

Vetoed by Governor

8/2/2010

Committee Referrals

Public Safety6/23/2010
Public Safety & Homeland Security6/10/2010

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