6/3/08-Gov. Bob Riley has signed a bill into law to 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.
The new law, previously SB4, raises the minimum amount of liability insurance that motorists must carry. Requirements will be boosted 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 will be required to comply with the new limits when they renew their current policies.

5/16/08-The House 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 Sen. Roger Bedford, D-Russellville, SB4 would raise the minimum amount of liability insurance that motorists must carry. Requirements would be boosted 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 bill now moves to Gov. Bob Riley’s desk, where it is expected to be signed into law. The Senate already approved it by unanimous consent.
For bill status, call (334) 242-7825. In Alabama, call 1-800-499-3051.

3/6/08-The Senate approved a bill that would raise the minimum amount of liability insurance that motorists must carry. It now moves to the House.
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 Sen. Roger Bedford, D-Russellville, SB4 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 House Judiciary Committee.
For bill status, call (334) 242-7825. In Alabama, call 1-800-499-3051.

11/14/07-Sen. Roger Bedford, D-Russellville, 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.
SB4 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 Senate Judiciary Committee awaiting consideration during the session that begins Feb. 5.
For Senate bill status, call (334) 242-7825. In Alabama, call 1-800-499-3051.