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MS SB2083

Bill

Status

Failed

2/2/2021

Primary Sponsor

Angela Burks Hill

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 83-11-101 of the Mississippi Code to allow political subdivisions (local governments) with immunity under the Mississippi Tort Claims Act to offset uninsured motorist claim payments
  • The offset equals the amount of medical expenses already paid to an injured employee through Workers' Compensation
  • Applies to both bodily injury claims (subsection 1) and property damage claims (subsection 2) under uninsured motorist coverage
  • Prevents political subdivisions from having to pay twice for the same medical expenses through both Workers' Compensation and uninsured motorist insurance claims
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Uninsured Motorist Act; allow political subdivisions to offset claim by medical expenses paid under workers' comp.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/2/2021

Committee Referrals

Insurance1/7/2021

Full Bill Text

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