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MS HB1327

Bill

Status

Failed

2/1/2022

Primary Sponsor

Jerry Darnell

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Uninsured motorists waive the right to sue or collect economic and noneconomic damages from insured drivers who are at fault in motor vehicle accidents

  • Waiver does not apply if the at-fault insured driver was under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or was convicted of manslaughter or assault arising from the accident

  • Drivers whose insurance was cancelled for non-payment are exempt from the waiver unless they received notice of termination at least 6 months before the accident

  • Passengers in uninsured vehicles are only subject to recovery limitations if they knew or should have known the driver was uninsured

  • Effective date of July 1, 2022

Legislative Description

Automobile liability insurance; provide motorists noncompliant with may not recover loss in accident with compliant.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/1/2022

Committee Referrals

Insurance1/17/2022

Full Bill Text

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