HF 2879

3rd Engrossment - 86th Legislature (2009 - 2010) Posted on 04/21/2010 12:52pm

A bill for an act
relating to insurance; allowing certain minors to contract for automobile
insurance; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 65B.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

[65B.136] MINORS.

A minor authorized under section 168.101, subdivision 1, to own a private passenger
vehicle, as defined in section 65B.001, subdivision 3, may contract to buy a plan of
reparation security, as defined in section 65B.43, subdivision 15, on that vehicle, as a
contract that is fully binding on the minor on the same basis as if the minor were an adult.
This section does not require an insurer to issue coverage to a minor or limit an insurer's
underwriting discretion in regard to any aspect of the coverage.

Sec. 2. EFFECTIVE DATE.

This act is effective the day following final enactment.