SB505 - Provides that operating a motorcycle, in and of itself, shall not be considered evidence of comparative negligence and prohibits claims adjusters from assigning fault to a party simply because the party was operating a motorcycle in an otherwise legal manner

SB 505

Provides that operating a motorcycle, in and of itself, shall not be considered evidence of comparative negligence and prohibits claims adjusters from assigning fault to a party simply because the party was operating a motorcycle in an otherwise legal manner

Sponsor:

Koster

LR Number:

0162S.02I

Committee:

Judiciary and Civil & Criminal Jurisprudence

Last Action:

2/15/2007 - Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil & Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

Journal Page:

S272

Title:

Calendar Position:

Effective Date:

August 28, 2007

Current Bill Summary

SB 505 - This act provides that operating a motorcycle, in and of itself, shall not be considered evidence of comparative negligence. The act also provides that when investigating an accident or settling an automobile insurance policy claim, no insurer, agent, producer, or claims adjuster of an insurer shall assign a percentage of fault to a party based upon the sole fact that the party was operating a motorcycle in an otherwise legal manner. A violation of this provision shall be considered an unfair trade practice.

STEPHEN WITTE

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