BILL · 1997–98 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 6494

SB 6494: Auto repair/consumer choice

Providing for consumer choices in automotive repair.

Summary

  • An insurer may not engage in any act causing or intended to cause a claimant to believe he or she does not have the right to choose a specific repair shop. Insurers may continue to recommend a shop if they make a verbal disclosure of the right to choose.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 6494), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
  1. IntroducedJan 20, 1998
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Shirley Winsley (R-28)
Introduced
January 20, 1998 in the Senate
Last action
February 25, 1998
Versions
SB 6494, SSB 6494

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Shirley Winsley (R-28)

3 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Votes

No recorded floor votes.

History

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SB 6494 in other sessions

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