Bill
Bill > H0770
ID H0770
ID H0770Amends existing law to revise the amount of required motor vehicle insurance relating to property damage.
summary
Introduced
02/25/2026
02/25/2026
In Committee
02/26/2026
02/26/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY; AMENDING SECTION 49-117, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE THE AMOUNT OF REQUIRED MOTOR VEHICLE IN- SURANCE RELATING TO PROPERTY DAMAGE; AMENDING SECTION 49-1229, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE THE AMOUNT OF REQUIRED MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE RELATING TO PROPERTY DAMAGE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFEC- TIVE DATE.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Idaho law to increase the minimum amount of motor vehicle insurance required for property damage. Specifically, it revises Section 49-117 of the Idaho Code, which defines "proof of financial responsibility," to raise the required coverage for damage to property of others in any one accident from $15,000 to $25,000. It also amends Section 49-1229, which outlines required motor vehicle insurance, to reflect this same increase for both insurance policies and indemnity bonds. The bill declares an emergency and states it will take effect on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Ways and Means Committee (House)
Last Action
Reported Printed and Referred to Business (on 02/26/2026)
Official Document
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0770/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0770.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0770SOP.pdf |
Loading...