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MS SB2733

Bill

Status

Passed

3/24/2014

Primary Sponsor

Dean Kirby

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Mississippi Code Section 83-11-101 to require insurers to inform named insureds of the benefits and reasons for purchasing uninsured motorist coverage on a Department of Insurance-approved form.

  • Rejection of uninsured motorist coverage signed by or on behalf of the named insured becomes binding on all persons covered by the automobile liability insurance policy.

  • Establishes that a signed rejection form creates a presumption of an informed, knowing rejection and waiver of uninsured motorist coverage for all insureds under the policy.

  • Applies to automobile liability insurance policies issued or renewed after July 1, 2014.

Legislative Description

Uninsured motorist coverage; rejection of coverage shall be binding upon all insured persons.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

3/24/2014

Committee Referrals

Insurance1/20/2014

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