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GA HB1039

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/17/2016

Primary Sponsor

James Shaw

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015-2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits insurers authorized to do business in Georgia from delivering, issuing, or renewing "named driver policies" — motor vehicle insurance policies that cover only specifically named drivers and exclude other individuals residing in the insured's household
  • Bans named driver exclusions that exclude an entire class of drivers, but permits exclusions that specifically name each individual excluded driver
  • Applies to all insurers authorized in Georgia as well as insurers controlling, controlled by, or under common control with a Georgia-authorized insurer, covering policies issued in any state or Canadian province
  • Amends Chapter 34 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated (motor vehicle accident reparations) by adding new Code section 33-34-10
  • Applies to all motor vehicle liability insurance policies issued or renewed after July 1, 2016

Legislative Description

Insurance; motor vehicle accident reparations; prohibit driver only policies

Last Action

House Second Readers

2/19/2016

Full Bill Text

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