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ID S1067

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/10/2023

Primary Sponsor

Commerce and Human Resources Committee

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Origin

Senate

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Defines "uninsured motor vehicle" to include insured vehicles where the liability insurer cannot make payment due to insolvency
  • Defines "underinsured motor vehicle" as a vehicle with bodily injury or death liability limits at least equal to those in Idaho Code section 49-117
  • Changes underinsured motorist coverage effective July 1, 2024 to be excess coverage that cannot be reduced by amounts paid by the tortfeasor's coverage or other coverage
  • Limits recovery under underinsured motorist coverage to the lesser of total legal liability of the tortfeasor or applicable underinsured coverage limits
  • Grandfather clause exempts motor vehicle insurance policies in effect before July 1, 2024 from the new underinsured motorist coverage requirements
  • Authorizes the Department of Insurance to promulgate rules to implement and enforce these provisions
  • Effective date: July 1, 2023

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to provide certain limitations on coverage.

INSURANCE

Last Action

Reported Printed; referred to Commerce & Human Resources

2/13/2023

Committee Referrals

Commerce and Human Resources2/13/2023
Judiciary and Rules2/10/2023

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