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- Enacting clause stricken
- Referred to insurance
- Referred to insurance
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Prohibits the reduction of premiums on motor vehicle insurance for the completion of defensive driving courses or programs instructed solely over the internet
In Senate Committee · Insurance · Sponsor Kevin S. Parker
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BILL NUMBER:A321
Title of bill
An act to amend the insurance law, in relation to requiring insurance companies to disapprove defensive driving courses instructed solely over the internet without an instructor physically present
Purpose or general idea of bill
This bill prohibits insurances from providing credit for accident prevention course taken over the internet.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 - the insurance law is amended by adding a new section 2335-b that reads in part: "no insurer authorized to transact business in this state... reduce a policy holder's premium rate for the completion of a defensive driving course or defensive driving program instructed solely over the internet and without a certified instructor physically pres- ent..."
Justification
This legislation would prohibit individuals from getting credit for defensive driving courses taken over the internet. Insurance companies would not be able to provide credit and discounts for completion of this course, if such course or program is taken over the internet.
Prior legislative history
2007-2008 - A5217 01/09/08 - Referred to Insurance
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
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