Washington State House of Representatives Office of Program Research | BILL 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 |
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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.