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Highway Accident Fairness Act: Combating Staged Collisions and Fraud

This act aims to protect drivers and trucking companies from intentionally caused collisions with commercial vehicles. It introduces severe penalties for such actions, facilitates fair and prompt recoveries for genuine accident victims, and increases transparency in litigation funding. The goal is to make roads safer and reduce transportation costs.
Key points
Severe Penalties: Individuals intentionally causing collisions with commercial vehicles face up to 20 years in prison, with harsher penalties if serious injury or death occurs.
Faster Recoveries: The act seeks to help genuine accident victims receive fair compensation more quickly.
Increased Court Transparency: Companies funding lawsuits related to truck accidents must disclose their identity, enhancing transparency in legal proceedings.
Fraud Prevention: A key goal is to reduce fraudulent claims that increase costs for everyone and burden emergency services.
Lower Transportation Costs: Fewer fraudulent claims mean lower costs for trucking companies, potentially leading to lower prices for goods for consumers.
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Print number: 118_HR_2936
Sponsor: Rep. Cuellar, Henry [D-TX-28]
Process start date: 2023-04-27
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Highway Accident Fairness Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_2936.

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 2023-04-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Severe Penalties: Individuals intentionally causing collisions with commercial vehicles face up to 20 years in prison, with harsher penalties if serious injury or death occurs.
  • Faster Recoveries: The act seeks to help genuine accident victims receive fair compensation more quickly.
  • Increased Court Transparency: Companies funding lawsuits related to truck accidents must disclose their identity, enhancing transparency in legal proceedings.
  • Fraud Prevention: A key goal is to reduce fraudulent claims that increase costs for everyone and burden emergency services.
  • Lower Transportation Costs: Fewer fraudulent claims mean lower costs for trucking companies, potentially leading to lower prices for goods for consumers.
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 House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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