HR 5448 · 93th Congress · District of Columbia
District of Columbia No-Fault Motor Vehicle Insurance Act
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Introduced2
Committee3
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Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to House Committee on the District Columbia.(1973-03-08)
Plain Language Summary
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District of Columbia No-Fault Motor Vehicle Insurance Act - States that the purpose of this Act is to establish in the District of Columbia a system of first party, no-fault insurance for victims of motor vehicle accidents. Sets forth the definitions of terms used in this Act. Provides that the right to basic reparation benefits exists: (1) for every person suffering loss from injury arising out of an accident occurring in the District of Columbia; (2) for basic reparation insureds and their survivors suffering loss from injury arising outside the District of Columbia; and (3) for the driver and occupants of a secured vehicle (other than (a) one used in the business of transporting persons or property and (b) one owned by a Federal agency) for injury arising outside the District of Columbia. Sets forth the priority of applicability of security for payments of basic reparation benefits. Abolishes tort liability relating to accidents occurring in the District of Columbia and arising from ownership, maintenance or use of a motor vehicle, with specified exceptions. Requires that every owner of a motor vehicle in the District of Columbia provide security for (1) the payment of basic rep…
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