Plain English Breakdown
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HB1420: Rules for Car Repairs Using Original Parts
This bill sets rules requiring insurance companies to follow car maker repair procedures when fixing vehicles under liability policies.
What This Bill Does
- Provides for original equipment manufacturer (OEM) repair procedures for repairs covered by motor vehicle liability insurance policies.
- Defines unfair claims settlement practices related to these repairs.
- Creates specific definitions for terms used in the new rules.
- Allows state officials to create and enforce rules and regulations about these requirements.
- Repeals any existing laws that conflict with this bill.
Who It Names or Affects
- Insurance companies selling motor vehicle liability policies
- State agencies responsible for regulating insurance trade practices
Limits and Unknowns
- The official text provided does not state the specific date when these rules will take effect.
- The exact details of how insurers must follow OEM procedures are left for future rules and regulations to define.