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MS HB548

Bill

Status

Failed

3/3/2015

Primary Sponsor

Gary Chism

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires individuals with suspended driver's licenses under Mississippi's Implied Consent Laws to provide an SR22 certificate of insurance to the Department of Public Safety for reinstatement, valid for at least three years.

  • Mandates an SR22 certificate of insurance for drivers who caused over $500 in damages while uninsured and whose victims recovered through uninsured motorist coverage, to retain or reinstate their driver's license.

  • Requires insurance companies to notify the Department of Public Safety within 15 days when an uninsured motorist claim is paid out under the circumstances described in the bill.

  • Suspends driving privileges if a person fails to maintain required SR22 coverage until coverage resumes and reinstatement fees are paid, or until the three-year requirement period expires.

  • Requires insurance companies to notify the Department of Public Safety within 15 days of canceling SR22 coverage before the three-year period ends, using an SR26 certificate.

Legislative Description

SR22 certificate; require to be filed with DPS under certain circumstances.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/3/2015

Committee Referrals

Insurance1/19/2015

Full Bill Text

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