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TX SB2755
Bill
Status
3/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Lois Kolkhorst
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AI Summary
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Prohibits individuals who lack required auto insurance (financial responsibility) at the time of a motor vehicle collision from recovering damages for bodily injury, death, property damage, or noneconomic damages such as pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of companionship
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Bars wrongful death claims by personal representatives on behalf of deceased individuals who were uninsured at the time of the collision
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Provides exceptions allowing uninsured motorists to still recover damages if they had a lapse in coverage of 45 days or less after maintaining continuous insurance for at least one year
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Exempts from the liability restrictions: passengers who were not the owner/operator of the uninsured vehicle, minors under 18, and active-duty military members who returned from deployment within the previous six months
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Preserves the right of uninsured motorists to recover damages when the at-fault driver was intoxicated, acted intentionally/recklessly/with gross negligence, fled the scene, or was committing a felony
Legislative Description
Relating to damage liability for a collision with a motorist who failed to establish financial responsibility.
Civil Remedies & Liabilities
Last Action
Referred to Business & Commerce
4/3/2025