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This bill modifies the insurance requirements for intrastate commercial motor vehicles in Maine by establishing a combined single limit of $750,000 for liability coverage. Specifically, the bill adds a new provision to the Maine Revised Statutes (29-A MRSA §1611) that sets a standardized insurance coverage amount for commercial vehicles operating within the state. The new insurance requirement will apply to all commercial motor vehicle liability insurance policies that are executed, delivered, issued, continued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2026, with policies being considered renewed no later than their yearly anniversary date. This change appears to be aimed at aligning state-level insurance standards with federal commercial motor vehicle insurance requirements, potentially providing more consistent and comprehensive coverage for intrastate commercial vehicles.

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https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1276&snum=132