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IN HB1241
Bill
Status
1/10/2019
Primary Sponsor
Cherrish Pryor
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AI Summary
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Bureau of Motor Vehicles must request proof of insurance directly from the insurance company of each driver identified in an accident report within 45 days, regardless of fault
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Drivers involved in accidents may voluntarily submit their own proof of insurance to the BMV, but this does not excuse the bureau's obligation to also request it from the insurance company
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All BMV notices to drivers regarding insurance verification requests or potential license suspensions must be sent via certified mail; notices to insurance companies may be sent by first class mail
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BMV receives immunity from civil liability, including punitive damages, when making good faith efforts to obtain proof of insurance from an operator's insurance company
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Failure of the insurance company to provide proof of coverage within the compliance period results in suspension of driving privileges or vehicle registration for 90 days to 1 year
Legislative Description
Evidence of financial responsibility. Requires the bureau of motor vehicles (bureau) to request evidence of financial responsibility from the insurance company of each person identified in an accident report (report) as an operator of a motor vehicle (operator) following an accident. Allows each person identified in a report as an operator to voluntarily provide evidence of financial responsibility to the bureau. Specifies that the bureau's obligation to request evidence of financial responsibility from the insurance company of each operator is not: (1) contingent upon; or (2) excused by; a person's decision to voluntarily provide the bureau with evidence of financial responsibility. Requires any bureau issued notice to an operator concerning: (1) a request for evidence of financial responsibility; or (2) notice of a possible license suspension; following a motor vehicle accident to be sent via certified mail. Provides that the bureau is immune from civil liability and all associated damages, including punitive damages, when the bureau makes a good faith effort to timely obtain evidence of financial responsibility from an operator's insurance company. Makes conforming amendments.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Roads and Transportation
1/10/2019