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MS HB1327
Bill
Status
2/1/2022
Primary Sponsor
Jerry Darnell
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AI Summary
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Uninsured motorists waive the right to sue or collect economic and noneconomic damages from insured drivers who are at fault in motor vehicle accidents
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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
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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
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Passengers in uninsured vehicles are only subject to recovery limitations if they knew or should have known the driver was uninsured
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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