Loading chat...

MN SF4162

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/26/2024

Primary Sponsor

Rob Kupec

Click for details

Origin

Senate

93rd Legislature 2023-2024

AI Summary

  • Increases minimum liability insurance requirement for motor carriers of railroad employees from unspecified amount to $5,000,000 regardless of vehicle seating capacity.

  • Increases minimum uninsured and underinsured coverage requirement from $1,000,000 to $5,000,000.

  • Establishes civil penalties for violations ranging from $200-$500 for first offense, $500-$1,000 for second offense, and $1,000-$5,000 for third or subsequent offense within three years.

  • Authorizes the commissioner to enforce penalties through civil action before a county judge where the violation occurs.

  • Directs collected fines to the state rail safety inspection account in the special revenue fund, effective August 1, 2024.

Legislative Description

Motor carriers of railroad employees insurance coverage increase requirements and civil penalties created

Last Action

Withdrawn and re-referred to Judiciary and Public Safety

4/9/2024

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Public Safety4/9/2024
Commerce and Consumer Protection3/18/2024
Transportation2/26/2024

Full Bill Text

No bill text available