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MA H854

MA H854
Relative to compulsory motor vehicle liability insurance


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Introduced
03/10/2015
In Committee
03/10/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

Relativerelative to the cash deposit required in lieu of a liability bond or insurance upon application for motor vehicle registration or renewal. Financial Services.

AI Summary

This bill amends Section 34D of Chapter 90 of the General Laws, which deals with compulsory motor vehicle liability insurance, by increasing the required cash deposit or value of acceptable securities (like bonds or stocks) that can be made in lieu of a liability bond or insurance when applying for or renewing a motor vehicle registration. Specifically, the bill changes the minimum amount from ten thousand dollars to fifty thousand dollars, and clarifies that this deposit is for damages to property owned by another party, ensuring it covers judgments for such damages.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4111 (on 03/28/2016)

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