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RepublicanBill · H.R. 2662· House(119-HR-2662)

Staged Accident Fraud Prevention Act of 2025

Rep. Collins
Age: 59 years
Georgia
Introduced
4/7/2025
Last activity
4/7/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by
Mike Collins
Cosponsors
Republican - 8Democrat - 1
Transportation and Public Works
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, titled the "Staged Accident Fraud Prevention Act of 2025," aims to amend title 49 of the United States Code. The primary goal is to prohibit the staging of motor vehicle collisions involving commercial motor vehicles. It establishes criminal penalties, including fines and imprisonment, for individuals who intentionally cause or arrange such collisions. Higher penalties are mandated if the collision results in death or serious bodily injury. Finally, the act includes a provision to prevent double prosecution for the same act if already handled by state or local laws.

Yes· 3 of 6

  • Would business owners be better off under this?+6

    Commercial motor vehicle operators benefit from increased safety and a reduction in fraudulent accident claims.

  • Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+5

    By deterring fraudulent accident staging, the bill protects the integrity of the commercial transport and insurance markets.

  • Does this give the federal government more power?+5

    The bill expands federal criminal jurisdiction over motor vehicle collisions involving commercial vehicles.

The opposite

  • Does this leave more decisions to the states?-2

    By creating a federal statute for these acts, it reduces the exclusive purview of state law enforcement.