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DE SB209

Bill

Status

Passed

10/14/2022

Primary Sponsor

Charles Paradee

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Origin

Senate

151st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Increases liability cap for Delaware Transportation Authority from $300,000 to $1,000,000 per occurrence for claims covered by insurance.

  • Requires Delaware Transit Corporation to maintain minimum insurance coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence and adds $1,000,000 uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage requirement.

  • Replaces tiered insurance requirements for public carriers (limousines, charter buses, taxicabs) with uniform minimum of $1,000,000 liability coverage plus $1,000,000 uninsured/underinsured motorist insurance.

  • Adds uninsured and underinsured motorist insurance requirements for transportation network company (TNC) drivers: $100,000 minimum when logged on but not actively transporting passengers, and $1,000,000 minimum when engaged in a prearranged ride.

  • Effective date is six months following enactment.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 2 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Transportation And Insurance Coverage For The Delaware Transportation Authority, Public Carriers, And Transportation Network Companies.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

10/14/2022

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/7/2022
Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce4/28/2022
Finance3/22/2022
Banking, Business & Insurance1/6/2022

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