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NM SB147

NM SB147
Mandatory Financial Responsibility


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Introduced
01/31/2021
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/20/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES; AMENDING SECTIONS OF THE MANDATORY FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT; DOUBLING THE MINIMUM COVERAGE AMOUNTS REQUIRED.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Mandatory Financial Responsibility Act in New Mexico to double the minimum coverage amounts required for motor vehicle insurance. Specifically, it increases the minimum coverage for bodily injury or death of one person from $25,000 to $50,000, the minimum coverage for bodily injury or death of two or more persons from $50,000 to $100,000, and the minimum coverage for property damage from $10,000 to $20,000. The total minimum coverage amount for a surety bond or cash deposit is also increased from $60,000 to $120,000. The bill's provisions will take effect on July 1, 2021.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Senate Tax, Business and Transportation Committee (13:30 2/16/2021 Room) (on 02/16/2021)

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