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MO HB522

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/7/2013

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Engler

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds definition of "mobile electronic device" as a small handheld computing and communication device with a display screen with touch input or miniature keyboard to section 303.020.

  • Requires insurers to issue verification of insurance coverage to a mobile electronic device upon request of the insured in section 303.024.

  • Allows evidence of financial responsibility to be provided using a mobile electronic device in lieu of a physical insurance identification card when stopped by law enforcement.

  • Specifies that motor vehicle liability insurance policy, binder, receipt, or verification of coverage on a mobile electronic device constitutes satisfactory proof of insurance.

  • Establishes penalties: class D felony for knowingly producing or distributing fraudulent insurance identification cards; class B misdemeanor for knowingly possessing a fraudulent card.

Legislative Description

Allows proof of motor vehicle financial responsibility to be issued at the request of the insured to a mobile electronic device and used for verification in lieu of an insurance identification card

Last Action

Public Hearing Completed (H)

3/4/2013

Committee Referrals

Insurance Policy2/20/2013

Full Bill Text

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