SB16 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Zeb Little

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Prisoners, who operate motor vehicles on public roads and streets, liability insurance required

Summary

Requires prison custodians to insure inmates who drive vehicles on public roads under Alabama’s Mandatory Liability Insurance Act.

What This Bill Does

Currently, inmates assigned to drive are not required to have liability insurance. If enacted, the custodian must provide liability insurance for each inmate who operates a vehicle on public roads. The insurance coverage would be provided under the Mandatory Liability Insurance Act.

Who It Affects

• Inmates who are assigned to operate motor vehicles on public roads or streets in Alabama would be insured for liability under the Mandatory Liability Insurance Act.
• Custodians (prison or jail authorities) would be responsible for providing that liability insurance for each affected inmate.

Key Provisions

• Notwithstanding any provision of law, the custodian of each inmate assigned to operate a motor vehicle on the public roads or streets within this state shall provide liability insurance to the inmate pursuant to the Mandatory Liability Insurance Act.
• This act shall become effective immediately following its passage and approval by the Governor, or otherwise becoming law.

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Subjects

Prisons and Prisoners