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2007 SUMMARY OF NEW STATE LAWS - WYOMING

Wyoming State Legislative Website

BILL #

CHAPTER #

ISSUE

BILL DESCRIPTION

HB 3

17

Motor vehicle insurance - commercial auto

Requires rulemaking for out-of-service orders as required by federal law; providing for a security threat assessment before issuance of a hazardous materials driver's license endorsement; coordinating penalties for certain vehicles violating stopping requirements with federal civil penalties. Effective: July 1, 2007.

HB 13

34

Motor vehicle insurance - miscellaneous

Provides for issuance of titles for and registration of multipurpose vehicles, as specified; amending definitions; providing a definition of multipurpose vehicle; providing for registration fees and display of licenses for multipurpose and other vehicles. Effective: January 1, 2008.

HB 251

207

Motor vehicle insurance - traffic offenses

Amends the type of test that may be required by a peace officer to determine the controlled substance content in the vehicle operator's blood. Effective: July 1, 2007.

SF 18

43

State Regulation

Repeals sunset date on rules governing disclosure of personal information; repeals sunset date on rules governing licensing of insurance producers. Effective: July 1, 2007.

SF 19

44

State Regulation

Amends provisions as necessary to maintain department accreditation; provides for actuarial opinions for property and casualty insurance providers; provides for filing of specified reports; provides definitions; provides for custody of insurance company securities. Effective: July 1, 2007.

SF 25

72

Motor vehicle insurance - traffic offenses

Provides additional penalties for driving under the influence with a child in the vehicle. Effective: July 1, 2007.

SF 31

150

Motor vehicle insurance - miscellaneous

Provides for issuance of a new certificate of title following the death of a joint owner as specified. Effective: July 1, 2007.

SF 33

138

Motor vehicle insurance - enforcement issues

Prohibits transportation and possession of alcoholic beverages in motor vehicles as specified. Effective: July 1, 2007.

SF 53

162

Identity theft

Provides for notice to consumers affected by breaches of consumer information databases as specified; authorizes consumers to prohibit release of information maintained by credit rating agencies as specified; provides definitions; provides exceptions. Effective: July 1, 2007.

SF 69

87

Motor vehicle insurance - traffic offenses

Increases the penalty for a first conviction of driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance resulting in serious bodily injury as specified. Effective: July 1, 2007.

SF 163

122

Motor vehicle insurance - enforcement issues

Allows the department of transportation superintendent to consider vehicle and weather emergencies in regulating maximum speed. Effective: July 1, 2007.

SF 169

195

Workers' compensation - miscellaneous provisions

Provides liability for case cost liability as specified; provides that the attorney general shall collect case cost liability, interest and penalties from delinquent employers in addition to premiums. Effective: July 1, 2007.

The information contained in this summary is not intended as a portrayal of every property/casualty-related law enacted in each state. Rather, it represents recently enacted legislation specifically identified by NAMIC State and Regulatory Affairs Staff as bearing direct relevance to those issues that represent NAMIC's National State Legislative Agenda or otherwise deemed pertinent to the interests of the majority of NAMIC members.

This summary is for use as a convenient tool for our members, and is not intended, and should not be considered to be, legal advice. Please consult your legal representatives.