5/29/08-HB15 has died. However, a similar bill – SB4 – has moved to the governor’s desk.

5/2/08-The Senate Banking and Insurance Committee unanimously approved a bill that would raise the minimum amount of liability insurance that motorists must carry.
For the past several years, drivers in Alabama have been required to carry liability insurance. The minimum amount has been set at $20,000 for a single injury or death, $40,000 for multiple injuries or deaths, and $10,000 for property damage.
Sponsored by Rep. Marc Keahey, D-Grove Hill, HB15 would boost requirements to $25,000 in coverage for a single injury or death, $50,000 for multiple injuries or deaths, and $25,000 for property damage.
Motorists would be required to comply with the new limits when they renew their current policies.
The higher minimum requirements for new policies would be phased in over 90 days. Renewals would be phased-in over six months.
The bill now moves to the Senate floor for further consideration. If approved there, it would head to Gov. Bob Riley’s desk. The House previously approved it.
For bill status, call (334) 242-7627. In Alabama, call 1-800-499-3052.

3/6/08-The House unanimously approved a bill that would raise the minimum amount of liability insurance that motorists must carry. It now moves to the Senate.
For several years, drivers in Alabama have been required to carry liability insurance. The minimum amount has been set at $20,000 for a single injury or death, $40,000 for multiple injuries or deaths, and $10,000 for property damage.
Sponsored by Rep. Marc Keahey, D-Grove Hill, HB15 would boost the requirements to $25,000 in coverage for a single injury or death, $50,000 for multiple injuries or deaths, and $25,000 for property damage.
The minimum amounts were amended in committee.
Motorists would be required to comply with the new limits when they renew their current policies.
The higher minimum requirements for new policies would be phased in over 90 days. Renewals would be phased-in over six months.
The bill now is in the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee.
For bill status, call (334) 242-7627. In Alabama, call 1-800-499-3052.

12/6/07-Rep. Marc Keahey, D-Grove Hill, has prefiled a bill for consideration during the 2008 session that would raise the minimum amount of liability insurance that motorists must carry.
For the past eight years, drivers in Alabama have been required to carry liability insurance. The minimum amount has been set at $20,000 for a single injury or death, $40,000 for multiple injuries or deaths, and $10,000 for property damage.
HB15 would boost the requirements to $50,000 in coverage for a single injury or death, $100,000 for multiple injuries or deaths, and $20,000 for property damage.
Motorists would be required to comply with the new limits when they renew their current policies.
The bill is in the House Public Safety Committee awaiting consideration during the session that begins Feb. 5.
For House bill status, call (334) 242-7627. In Alabama, call 1-800-499-3052.
An identical Senate bill – SB4 – is awaiting consideration in the Senate Judiciary Committee.