HB 1155 -- Uninsured Motorists

Sponsor:  Yates

This bill establishes the Uninsured Motorist Stipulation of
Benefits Act of 2006.  An uninsured motorist involved in an
accident with a complying policyholder will waive any right to
recover damages for a non-economic loss.  Recovery would be
limited to any economic loss.  This waiver will not apply if it
can be proven that the insured operator caused the accident and
was under the influence of drugs or alcohol or is convicted of
vehicular assault or homicide.  Passengers in the uninsured motor
vehicle are not subject to the waiver.  The bill will not apply
to a motorist whose insurance policy was terminated for failure
to pay the premium unless notice of termination for failure to
pay was provided by the insurer at least 30 days prior to the
time of the accident.

Additionally, the first time reinstatement fee for a suspended
driver's license due to the owner not maintaining financial
responsibility on a motor vehicle is increased from $20 to $100.

Missouri House of Representatives
93rd General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated November 29, 2006 at 9:42 am