HR 1704 · 107th Congress · Transportation and Public Works
Auto Choice Reform Act of 2001
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance and Government Sponsored Enterprises.(2001-05-14)
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Auto Choice Reform Act of 2001 - Authorizes motor vehicle insurers to offer a choice between the personal injury protection and tort maintenance systems prescribed by this Act. Deems persons who fail to select a type of insurance to have elected insurance under the tort maintenance system. Authorizes the appropriate State official to establish a consumer notification program regarding: (1) the comparative cost of insurance under the personal injury protection and tort maintenance systems; and (2) the benefits, rights, and obligations of the insurers and insureds under such systems. Requires insurers to provide such information to a consumer before the consumer chooses insurance. Prescribes minimum requirements for the personal injury protection system and the tort maintenance system. Exempts a State from application of this Act if the State: (1) declares by statute by a specified date that this Act shall not apply; or (2) finds that average premiums will not be reduced by an average of at least 30 percent for persons choosing the personal injury protection system.…
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Cosponsors (10)
2 Democrats8 Republicans