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MS HB499
Bill
Status
Failed
3/3/2015
Primary Sponsor
John Lamar
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 83-11-101 to require uninsured motorist coverage policies to include payment for damages from uninsured motor vehicles, specifically including vehicles owned or operated by persons protected under the Mississippi Tort Claims Act (MTCA).
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Coverage applies only after the insured has exhausted all administrative remedies available under the MTCA.
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Clarifies that uninsured motorist coverage includes both bodily injury and property damage claims under the new definition in Section 83-11-103(c)(vi).
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Effective July 1, 2015.
Legislative Description
Uninsured motorist coverage; clarify policies must include payment of damages by those immune under MTCA after remedies exhausted.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/3/2015
Committee Referrals
Insurance2/9/2015
Judiciary A1/19/2015
Full Bill Text
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