MOTOR VEHICLE FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY – Amends existing law to revise the amount of required motor vehicle insurance relating to property damage.
This bill amends Idaho Code sections 49-117 and 49-1229 to increase the minimum required property damage liability insurance coverage for motor vehicles. It directly affects all Idaho drivers who purchase auto insurance, as it raises the legal minimum for coverage of damage to others' property in the event of an accident. The bill revises the specific dollar amounts required for this coverage under state law, though the exact new figures are not specified in the provided text. This change aims to update insurance requirements to reflect current economic conditions and property damage costs. The legislation is classified as an emergency measure with an immediate effective date.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 25, 2026
Last action Feb 26, 2026
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Feb 26, 2026
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Reported Printed and Referred to Business
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Feb 25, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
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