Department of Finance and Administration
Legislative Impact Statement
Bill: HB1171
Bill Subtitle: TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR RELIGIOUS
DENOMINATIONS TO QUALIFY AS SELF-INSURERS.
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Basic Change :
Sponsors: Rep. Haak and Sen. Bryant
HB1171 amends § 27-19-107(a)(2)(A) to modify the requirements for a religious denomination to
qualify as a self-insurer of motor vehicles. Current law allows a religious denomination, a person with
25 vehicles registered in the state, or a political subdivision or municipality to obtain a certificate of
self-insurance issued by the Office of Motor Vehicle (OMV) for purposes of complying with the motor
vehicle liability insurance requirements in the state.
To qualify as a self-insurer, a religious denomination must:
 Have more than 25 members who own motor vehicles registered in this state and prohibit its
members from purchasing insurance of any form as being contrary to its religious tenets; or
 Share liability among members for liability insurance purposes.
HB1171 provides that a religious denomination may qualify as a self-insurer if it discourages, rather
than prohibits, its members from purchasing insurance of any form as being contrary to its religious
tenets.
Revenue Impact :
None
Taxpayer Impact :
A religious denomination that discourages its members from purchasing insurance may qualify as a
self-insurer under § 27-19-107.
Resources Required :
None.
Time Required :
Adequate time is provided for implementation.
Procedural Changes :
None.
Other Comments :
None.
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 Department of Finance and Administration
Legislative Impact Statement
Bill: HB1171
Bill Subtitle: TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR RELIGIOUS
DENOMINATIONS TO QUALIFY AS SELF-INSURERS.
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Legal Analysis :
None.
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