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MN HF2752
Bill
Status
3/24/2025
Primary Sponsor
Max Rymer
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AI Summary
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Establishes the "Peer-to-Peer Car Sharing Program Act" creating a legal framework for platforms that connect private vehicle owners with drivers who pay to use their vehicles, effective January 1, 2026
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Requires peer-to-peer car sharing programs to assume liability for bodily injury, property damage, and personal injury protection during car sharing periods, with minimum coverage matching Minnesota's standard auto insurance requirements under section 65B.49
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Exempts peer-to-peer car sharing transactions from being classified as vehicle rentals or leases, removing them from the state's rental vehicle tax and fee under section 297A.64
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Allows authorized insurers to exclude coverage for vehicles used in peer-to-peer car sharing from a vehicle owner's personal auto policy, while requiring programs to maintain backup coverage starting from the first dollar of a claim if owner/driver insurance lapses
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Mandates consumer protections including driver's license verification, safety recall checks before vehicles can be shared, disclosure of insurance coverage terms, and record retention of vehicle usage data for claims investigations
Legislative Description
Peer-to-peer car sharing program established.
Last Action
Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce Finance and Policy
3/24/2025