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OK SJR41
Joint Resolution
Status
2/6/2017
Primary Sponsor
Anthony Sykes
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AI Summary
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Directs the Secretary of State to refer a proposed Oklahoma Constitutional amendment adding Section 7A to Article XXIII to voters for approval or rejection.
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Limits maximum recovery in civil actions for motor vehicle accident damages to medical costs, property damage, and lost income (excluding pain and suffering) if the plaintiff lacks compliance with the Compulsory Insurance Law.
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Creates seven exceptions to the damage limitation including: injury caused by an intoxicated motorist (if convicted or motorist died), passengers in the accident vehicle, plaintiffs not in any vehicle involved, wrongful death claims, intentional accidents, hit-and-runs, and felony-related accidents.
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Exempts recovery limitations for dependents whose parents lacked required insurance coverage and for plaintiffs whose insurance was terminated or nonrenewed for nonpayment without at least 30 days' notice.
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Allows liable parties and their motor vehicle liability insurers to assert the recovery limitation unless an exception under subsection B applies.
Legislative Description
Constitutional amendment; limiting recovery for damages against insurer in certain circumstances. Ballot title.
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Rules
2/7/2017