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Highway Accident Fairness Act: Combating Staged Collisions

This act aims to prevent staged collisions with commercial trucks, which harm drivers and increase costs. It introduces penalties for such actions and facilitates federal court handling of cases to ensure faster compensation for genuine accident victims.
Key points
Staging a collision with a commercial vehicle becomes a federal crime, subject to severe penalties, including imprisonment.
Lawsuits involving commercial vehicle accidents with high dispute values can be heard in federal courts, intended to speed up the process.
In commercial vehicle accident cases, parties must disclose if an external company is funding their lawsuit and has a right to a portion of the settlement.
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Print number: 117_HR_6151
Sponsor: Rep. Cuellar, Henry [D-TX-28]
Process start date: 2021-12-07
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Highway Accident Fairness Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_6151.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-12-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Staging a collision with a commercial vehicle becomes a federal crime, subject to severe penalties, including imprisonment.
  • Lawsuits involving commercial vehicle accidents with high dispute values can be heard in federal courts, intended to speed up the process.
  • In commercial vehicle accident cases, parties must disclose if an external company is funding their lawsuit and has a right to a portion of the settlement.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Cuellar, Henry [D-TX-28].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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