HB 1996 -- Assignment of Comparative Fault for Operating a
Motorcycle

Sponsor:  Pratt

This bill prohibits insurers, when investigating or settling an
insurance claim, from assigning a percentage of fault to a party
based solely upon the fact that the party was operating a
motorcycle in an otherwise legal manner.  Operating a motorcycle,
in and of itself, cannot be considered as evidence of comparative
negligence in any action to recover damages.  A violation of the
bill will be an unfair trade practice subject to penalties
specified in Sections 375.930 - 375.948, RSMo.

Missouri House of Representatives
94th General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated October 15, 2008 at 3:11 pm