Minnesota Session Laws - 2010, Regular Session

CHAPTER 278--H.F.No. 2879

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. new text end

new text begin 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. new text end

Sec. 2.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

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

Presented to the governor April 22, 2010

Signed by the governor April 26, 2010, 5:13 p.m.