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OK SB930
Bill
Status
2/7/2011
Primary Sponsor
Dan Newberry
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AI Summary
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Limits recovery for uninsured motorists to actual damages only in civil actions arising from motor vehicle accidents, except in specified circumstances.
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Exceptions to the limitation apply when the at-fault motorist was driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol (if convicted or if death resulted), or when the claimant was a passenger, pedestrian, or dependent child at time of accident.
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Additional exceptions apply when the at-fault motorist intentionally caused the accident, left the scene, or was committing a felony; or when the claimant's prior insurance was terminated for non-payment without 30 days' notice.
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Allows any liable person or their insurer involved in the accident to assert the damage limitation against uninsured claimants.
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Effective date: November 1, 2011.
Legislative Description
Uninsured motorists; limiting recovery for damages or claims against insurer for liability for motor vehicle accidents in certain circumstances. Codification. Effective date.
Motor Vehicles and Transportation
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Judiciary
2/14/2011