To amend title 49, United States Code, to prohibit staged collisions with commercial motor vehicles, and for other purposes.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires prohibition on staged collisions with commercial motor vehicles Chapter 805 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 80505.Staging of motor vehicle collisions, requires staging of motor vehicle collisions with commercial motor vehicles A person operating a motor vehicle who intentionally causes a collision with a commercial motor vehicle, as defined in section 31101, and requires federal district court jurisdiction for highway accident actions against interstate motor carriers Section 1332 of title 28, United States Code, is amended— by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (f). It relies on compliance mandates, liability protections, and definition changes. The main policy areas are Transportation, Finance, and Housing.
Who Benefits and How
Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk, Transportation operators and users affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, and Homeowners, tenants, or housing market participants affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Transportation operators and users affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Businesses and employers affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Requires prohibition on staged collisions with commercial motor vehicles Chapter 805 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 80505.Staging of motor vehicle collisions...
- Requires staging of motor vehicle collisions with commercial motor vehicles A person operating a motor vehicle who intentionally causes a collision with a commercial motor vehicle, as defined in section 31101...
- Requires federal district court jurisdiction for highway accident actions against interstate motor carriers Section 1332 of title 28, United States Code, is amended— by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (f).
- Requires third-party litigation funding disclosure in highway accident cases Chapter 111 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 1660.Third-party litigation funding disclosure...
- Requires third-party litigation funding disclosure in highway accident cases In any civil action in State or Federal court alleging bodily harm or loss of life involving one or more commercial motor vehicles, as defined...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires prohibition on staged collisions with commercial motor vehicles Chapter 805 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 80505.Staging of motor vehicle collisions, requires staging of motor vehicle collisions with commercial motor vehicles A person operating a motor vehicle who intentionally causes a collision with a commercial motor vehicle, as defined in section 31101, and requires federal district court jurisdiction for highway accident actions against interstate motor carriers Section 1332 of title 28, United States Code, is amended— by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (f).
Key Policy Areas
Transportation, Finance, Housing
Primary Purpose
The bill requires prohibition on staged collisions with commercial motor vehicles Chapter 805 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 80505.Staging of motor vehicle collisions, requires staging of motor vehicle collisions with commercial motor vehicles A person operating a motor vehicle who intentionally causes a collision with a commercial motor vehicle, as defined in section 31101, and requires federal district court jurisdiction for highway accident actions against interstate motor carriers Section 1332 of title 28, United States Code, is amended— by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (f).
Policy Domains
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Identified Gains
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
- Transportation operators and users affected by the bill
- Homeowners, tenants, or housing market participants affected by the bill
- Businesses and employers affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Transportation operators and users affected by the bill
- Businesses and employers affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Cuellar (for himself, Mr. Bost, and Mr. Graves of …
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