HF 2879

2nd Engrossment - 86th Legislature (2009 - 2010) Posted on 03/08/2010 01:22pm

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.

new text begin [65B.136] MINORS.
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new text begin A minor authorized under section 168.101 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.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
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