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ANALYSIS

Business & Financial Services Committee

HB 2131

This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative members in their deliberations. This analysis is not a part of the legislation nor does it constitute a statement of legislative intent.

Brief Description: Relating to insurance for providers of commercial transportation services.

Sponsors: Representative Kirby.

Brief Summary of Bill

  • Establishes insurance requirements for providers of commercial transportation services, using a personal vehicle.

Hearing Date: 2/17/15

Staff: Linda Merelle (786-7092).

Background:

A consumer's personal automobile insurance covers his or her private passenger automobile, which is an individually-owned motor vehicle that is not used as a public or livery conveyance for passengers and is not rented to others. A "livery" is a common design or paint scheme used by a company. Personal automobile insurance does not cover commercial use of a vehicle.

Summary of Bill:

Insurance requirements for those who provide commercial transportation services using personal vehicles are addressed.

Appropriation: None.

Fiscal Note: Not requested.

Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of the session in which the bill is passed.