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MO HB746

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/29/2015

Primary Sponsor

Nick Marshall

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases minimum auto liability insurance requirements for drivers convicted of DWI: first offense requires $100,000/$300,000/$50,000 coverage for 2 years; second offense requires $250,000/$500,000/$100,000 coverage for 5 years; third or subsequent offense requires $500,000/$1,000,000/$200,000 coverage permanently

  • Standard minimum coverage remains $25,000/$50,000/$10,000 for drivers without DWI convictions

  • Elevates involuntary manslaughter in the first degree from a class B felony to a class A felony when committed by a driver with a prior DWI conviction who causes death while intoxicated

  • Defendants convicted under the enhanced involuntary manslaughter provisions must serve at least 85% of their sentence

Legislative Description

Changes the insurance coverage requirements for a motor vehicle liability insurance policy issued to a person with one or more convictions for a driving-while-intoxicated offense

Last Action

Referred: Property, Casualty, and Life Insurance(H)

5/15/2015

Committee Referrals

Property, Casualty, and Life Insurance5/15/2015

Full Bill Text

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