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- Referred to insurance
- Referred to insurance
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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 present.
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 - A.5217 01/09/08 - Referred to Insurance
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
Ninetieth day after it shall become a law.
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