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MN SF752

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/14/2011

Primary Sponsor

Gary Dahms

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Origin

Senate

87th Legislature 2011-2012

AI Summary

  • Allows insurance identification cards to be provided in electronic format if the insured agrees, while maintaining existing requirements for card content including policy number, coverage dates, vehicle details, and insurer name.

  • Establishes an online motor vehicle insurance verification system operated by the department following Insurance Industry Committee on Motor Vehicle Administration (IICMVA) standards, accessible to law enforcement, courts, and state agencies to verify mandatory liability insurance coverage.

  • Requires all property and casualty insurers licensed in Minnesota to participate in the verification system, maintain six-month historical records of system requests and responses, and respond to insurance verification inquiries within ten days.

  • Authorizes the department to suspend or revoke vehicle registrations for owners believed to be operating uninsured vehicles, with reinstatement requiring proof of insurance and applicable fees.

  • Requires a report to the legislature within six months after two years of system operation assessing program benefits, costs, and effectiveness in reducing uninsured motor vehicles; system must be fully operational by August 1, 2013, following a nine-month testing and pilot period.

Legislative Description

Online motor vehicle insurance verification system establishment and electronic insurance identification card authorization

Last Action

Comm report: To pass and re-referred to State Government Innovation and Veterans

3/1/2012

Committee Referrals

State Government Innovation and Veterans3/1/2012
Transportation2/23/2012
Commerce and Consumer Protection3/14/2011

Full Bill Text

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