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Committee approves bill to allow telematics and dashboard-camera discounts for commercial vehicles
Summary
The panel voted to advance House Bill 549, which would permit liability discounts for commercial vehicle insurance where vehicles have dash cameras and telematics systems. Proponents said the technology improves safety and deters fraud; insurers and some industry witnesses asked for clear standards on device quality and continuous operation.
Representative Shammerhorn’s House Bill 549 would authorize insurers to provide premium discounts on the liability portion of commercial motor-vehicle policies when vehicles are equipped with dashboard cameras and telematics systems. The bill’s sponsor said the change aims to encourage adoption of safety technology, reduce fraud and lower claims costs that have driven up commercial…
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