2009 House Bill 5631

Repeal no fault “mini-tort” exception

Introduced in the House

Dec. 1, 2009

Introduced by Rep. Tim Melton (D-29)

To repeal a $500 limit on uninsured vehicle damages for which a person may sue under the no fault insurance “mini-tort” exception to the prohibition on auto accident-related lawsuits.

Referred to the Committee on Insurance

Dec. 3, 2009

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 15, 2009

Amendment offered by Rep. Cindy Denby (R-47)

To not repeal the exemption, but raise the cap on it to $1,000.

The amendment failed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Joseph Haveman (R-90)

To exempt the "low cost" insurance policies House Bill 5628 would authorize from the bill.

The amendment failed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Tim Melton (D-29)

To not repeal the exemption, but raise the threshold on it to $1,500.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 62 to 42 (details)

To increase to $1,500 the limit on uninsured vehicle damages for which a person may sue under the no fault insurance “mini-tort” exception to the prohibition on auto accident-related lawsuits. The current limit is $500.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 18, 2009

Referred to the Committee on Economic Development and Regulatory Reform