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MN HF2755

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/8/2012

Primary Sponsor

Diane Loeffler

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Origin

House of Representatives

87th Legislature 2011-2012

AI Summary

  • Includes motorcycles under the definition of "motor vehicle" for insurance purposes, effective January 1, 2013.

  • Requires motorcycle owners to provide a plan of reparation security with medical expense benefits of at least $250,000 and comparable income loss/funeral/survivor benefits instead of just liability coverage.

  • Removes the requirement that motorcycle riders under 18 wear helmets and replaces it with a universal helmet requirement, except for riders over 18 whose motorcycle has enhanced insurance coverage ($250,000 minimum benefits).

  • Requires owners of motorcycles with the helmet exemption option to display a special license plate, pay an additional $25 tax, and show proof of required insurance coverage.

  • Repeals the provision providing basic economic loss benefits to pedestrians struck by motorcycles, making motorcycle owners responsible for their own non-fault injury costs.

Legislative Description

Motorcycle owners required to bear the economic costs of their injuries not caused by others, motorcycle owners required to comply with the motor vehicle insurance requirements that apply to other motor vehicles, and motorcycle riders required to wear helmets subject to an exception.

Last Action

Author stricken Kieffer

3/13/2012

Committee Referrals

Commerce and Regulatory Reform3/8/2012

Full Bill Text

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