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MO HB1722

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/5/2014

Primary Sponsor

Mary Nichols

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all insurers to electronically notify the Department of Revenue within three business days of any lapsed motor vehicle liability policy, including policyholder name, address, vehicle identification number, and license plate number.

  • Requires insurers to notify policyholders within three business days of policy lapse and gives vehicle owners 20 days after cancellation to file proof of new liability insurance coverage or face license plate surrender.

  • Directs the Department of Revenue to notify vehicle owners of failure to maintain financial responsibility and require surrender of license plates within 30 days; if not surrendered, notifies state highway patrol that registration is invalid.

  • Imposes a $50 reinstatement fee for new or renewed license plates following a lapsed insurance policy violation.

  • Creates penalties for insurers who fail to comply (up to $500 per day) and for unauthorized disclosure of insurance information (Class A misdemeanor).

Legislative Description

Requires all motor vehicle insurers to notify the Department of Revenue of lapsed policies in order to allow the owner to provide proof of insurance or surrender the license plates if no proof is provided

Last Action

Referred: Insurance Policy(H)

2/12/2014

Committee Referrals

Insurance Policy2/12/2014

Full Bill Text

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