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ID H0163

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/14/2017

Primary Sponsor

Business Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes definition of "underinsured motor vehicle" as a self-insured vehicle or one covered by liability insurance with bodily injury/death limits at least equal to those in Idaho Code Section 49-117

  • Designates underinsured motorist coverage as excess coverage that cannot be reduced by amounts paid by the tortfeasor's coverage or other coverage

  • Limits recovery under underinsured motorist policies to the lesser of the tortfeasor's total legal liability or the applicable underinsured coverage limits

  • Preserves all other terms and conditions of existing motor vehicle liability insurance policies providing uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage

  • Takes effect January 1, 2018

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to establish provisions regarding underinsured motor vehicle coverage.

INSURANCE

Last Action

Reported Printed and Referred to Business

2/15/2017

Committee Referrals

Business2/15/2017

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