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HB0064

Vehicle Service Contracts

Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 2:25 AM

In one sentence

This law changes parts of the insurance code to define and regulate vehicle service contracts, theft protection programs, and their warranties.

What it does

  • Amends the definition of 'service contract' to include replacement of a motor vehicle key or key fob that becomes inoperable, lost, or stolen.
  • Defines 'theft protection program' as devices or systems installed on cars to prevent theft or help find stolen vehicles.
  • Specifies that theft protection programs and their warranties are not considered insurance or service contracts under the law.

Who it affects

  • People who buy vehicle service contracts or theft protection systems
  • Companies that sell these products

Limits and unknowns

  • Does not specify how much the changes will affect current service contracts.
  • Does not explain what happens if a theft protection program fails and causes damage.

Plain language

Terms to know

Service contract
A deal where a company agrees to fix, replace, or maintain your car parts for a fee.
Theft protection program
A device or system put on cars to prevent theft or help find stolen vehicles.

Official record

Sources

Validated

Official summary

Bill Summary - 22LSO-0317 Bill No.: HB0064 Effective: 7/1/2022 12:00:00 AM LSO No.: 22LSO-0317 Enrolled Act No.: HEA No. 0055 Chapter No.: 87 Prime Sponsor: Brown Catch Title: Vehicle service contracts. Subject: Amending the insurance code to address the scope of vehicle service contracts and theft protection programs and warranties. Summary/Major Elements: This act amends the scope of service contracts to include several additional possible functions, such as replacement of a motor vehicle key or key fob and repair, replacement, or maintenance due to road hazards. The act defines theft protection programs, theft protection program warranties, and incidental theft protection program payments, specifies that they are not insurance, and describes how they relate to service contracts. Comments: Amends a major program: amends the Insurance Code regarding service contracts and theft protection programs and warranties. The above summary is not an official publication of the Wyoming Legislature and is not an official statement of legislative intent. While the Legislative Service Office endeavored to provide accurate information in this summary, it should not be relied upon as a comprehensive abstract of the bill.

Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 8, 11:30 AM

Landon Brown

R · H09

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill because it corrects terminology regarding warranties and includes language improvements suggested by the insurance department.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:15:57 Watch the statement

If a lawmaker is not listed, we couldn't find a published reason.

Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

6 roll calls

H Concur:Passed 53-6-1-0-02022-03-10 · House53 yes 6 no
S 3rd Reading:Passed 28-1-1-0-02022-03-10 · Senate28 yes 1 no
S08 - Transportation:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 5-0-0-0-02022-03-08 · Senate5 yes 0 no
H 3rd Reading:Passed 54-5-1-0-02022-03-01 · House54 yes 5 no
H08 - Transportation:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 9-0-0-0-02022-02-24 · House9 yes 0 no
H Introduced and Referred to H08 - Transportation 59-1-0-0-02022-02-18 · House59 yes 1 no

Official activity

Bill history

  1. Assigned Chapter Number 87LSO
  2. Governor Signed HEA No. 0055 Governor
  3. S President Signed HEA No. 0055Senate
  4. H Speaker Signed HEA No. 0055House
  5. Assigned Number HEA No. 0055LSO
  6. H Concur:Passed 53-6-1-0-0House
  7. H Received for ConcurrenceHouse
  8. S 3rd Reading:Passed 28-1-1-0-0Senate
  9. S 2nd Reading:PassedSenate
  10. S COW:PassedSenate
  11. S Placed on General FileSenate
  12. S08 - Transportation:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0Senate
  13. S Introduced and Referred to S08 - TransportationSenate
  14. S Received for IntroductionSenate
  15. H 3rd Reading:Passed 54-5-1-0-0House
  16. H 2nd Reading:PassedHouse
  17. H COW:PassedHouse
  18. H Placed on General FileHouse
  19. H08 - Transportation:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 9-0-0-0-0House
  20. H Introduced and Referred to H08 - Transportation 59-1-0-0-0House

Changes

Amendments

2 stored

HB0064HS001

The amendment modifies definitions in the bill by adding new categories for 'theft protection programs' and their warranties, which are not considered insurance or service contracts.

HB0064SS001

The amendment changes references to 'warrantees' to 'warranties', removes certain sections related to theft protection program payment, and adds new language about enforcement provisions for theft protection programs and their warranties.