An Act relative to surcharges on motor vehicle insurance premiums
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes to implement surcharges on motor vehicle insurance premiums for drivers convicted of certain offenses, specifically those related to operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The goal is to increase the cost of insurance for repeat offenders, potentially deterring such behavior. The bill also aims to standardize the calculation and application of these surcharges across the state. It builds upon previous attempts to regulate these surcharges.
Key provisions
- Establishes surcharges on auto insurance premiums for DUI/DWI convictions.
- Specifies the offenses that trigger the surcharge.
- Outlines a process for calculating the surcharge amount.
- Requires insurers to implement the surcharge.
- Addresses potential exemptions or reductions in the surcharge based on time elapsed since the offense.
Who is affected
- Motor vehicle insurance policyholders
- Drivers convicted of DUI/DWI offenses
- Insurance companies
Notable changes
- This bill introduces a standardized system for applying surcharges to insurance premiums for DUI/DWI offenses.
- It builds on previous legislation (H.1134, H.1065, H.1201, S.484, HD.4472) aimed at regulating these surcharges.
- The bill seeks to increase the financial consequences for repeat offenders.
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Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf
David Paul Linsky
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