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OK SB876

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/7/2011

Primary Sponsor

Anthony Sykes

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends 47 O.S. 2001, Section 7-606 to add penalties for failure to comply with Oklahoma's Compulsory Insurance Law.

  • Owner or operator who fails to maintain required insurance remains subject to fines up to $250, imprisonment up to 30 days, or both, plus suspension of driving privilege.

  • Adds new subsection E: An uninsured owner or operator who sustains damages in a motor vehicle accident may recover from the defendant only actual damages not exceeding the required minimum liability coverage amount.

  • Effective date: November 1, 2011.

Legislative Description

Compulsory motor vehicle insurance; limiting recovery of damages in certain action. Effective date.

Motor Vehicles and Transportation

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Judiciary

2/14/2011

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/14/2011

Full Bill Text

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