SB201 Alabama 2023 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2023
Title
Relating to mandatory motor vehicle liability insurance; to amend Section 32-7A-5, Code of Alabama 1975, to provide an exception to allow an individual on active military duty, whose motor vehicle is registered in Alabama but who, as a result of his or her military assignment, is required to reside in another state, to satisfy the requirement for mandatory motor vehicle liability insurance by purchasing liability coverage in the state where residing on active military duty or assignment in an amount equal to or greater than the minimum amount required in Alabama.
Description
<p class="bill_description">
Under existing law, certain motor vehicles and
operators are exempt from the requirement that every
motor vehicle registered in this state shall be covered
by a liability insurance policy, a commercial
automobile liability insurance policy, motor vehicle
liability bond, or deposit of cash of minimum coverage
limits</p><p class="bill_description"> This bill would provide an additional exception
to allow an individual on active military duty, whose
motor vehicle is registered in Alabama but who, as a
result of his or her military assignment, is required
to reside in another state, to satisfy the requirement
for mandatory motor vehicle liability insurance by
purchasing liability coverage in the state where
residing on active military duty or assignment in an
amount equal to or greater than the minimum amount
required in Alabama</p><p class="bill_entitled_an_act"> Relating to mandatory motor vehicle liability
SB201 INTRODUCED
insurance; to amend Section 32-7A-5, Code of Alabama 1975, to
provide an exception to allow an individual on active military
duty, whose motor vehicle is registered in Alabama but who, as
a result of his or her military assignment, is required to
reside in another state, to satisfy the requirement for
mandatory motor vehicle liability insurance by purchasing
liability coverage in the state where residing on active
military duty or assignment in an amount equal to or greater
than the minimum amount required in Alabama.
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Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| April 13, 2023 | S | Read Second Time in House of Origin |
| April 13, 2023 | S | Reported Out of Committee in House of Origin |
| April 13, 2023 | S | Reported Favorably from Senate Veterans and Military Affairs |
| April 11, 2023 | S | Introduced and Referred to Senate Veterans and Military Affairs |
| April 11, 2023 | S | Read First Time in House of Origin |
Bill Calendar
| Type | Date | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hearing | April 13, 2023 | Finance and Taxation at 09:00 | Senate Veterans and Military Affairs Hearing |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | SB201 Alabama 2023 Session - Introduced |