HR 2162 · 93th Congress · Insurance

Uniform Motor Vehicle Insurance Act

Introduced 1973-01-15· Sponsored by Rep. Roybal, Edward R. [D-CA-30]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.(1973-01-15)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Uniform Motor Vehicle Insurance Act - Prohibits the registration or knowing operation or use of any motor vehicle upon public roads unless such vehicle is insured under a policy of insurance meeting the requirements of this Act. Makes any violation of this provision a misdemeanor and punishable by as much as a $1,000 fine and/or one year imprisonment. Requires insurance policies to include among its provisions that the insurer shall pay, without regard to fault, to any person (or to the person's legal representative for the benefit of the surviving spouse or any dependents if the injuries sustained result in death) an amount equal to the net economic loss sustained by such person arising out of the operation or use of such vehicle. Requires that such payment shall not be made to occupants of another motor vehicle, or to an operator or user of any motor vehicle used feloniously or in the commission of a felony. Enumerates those conditions which shall make an operator of an insured vehicle liable to the insurer for benefits payable to others. Includes among such conditions the operations of the motor vehicle: (a) while intoxicated; (b) while under the influence of drugs; (c) when the…

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