BILL · 2021–22 SESSION

HB 1428: Auto. insurance policies

Concerning automobile insurance policies.

Summary

  • Requires basic contracts of automobile insurance to provide that, when an automobile is deemed repairable, it must be restored to its condition prior to the loss.
  • Provides payment of a claim must be based on reasonable and necessary costs at the claimant's chosen repair facility.
  • Provides insurance companies are not required to pay for parts supplied by the original equipment manufacturer, unless necessary to restore the vehicle to pre-loss condition.

From the House Bill Analysis 2021 (HB 1428), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 29, 2021
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Steve Kirby (D-29)
Introduced
January 29, 2021 in the House
Last action
January 10, 2022

AN ACT Relating to automobile insurance policies;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Steve Kirby (D-29)

3 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. First reading, referred to Consumer Protection & Business.

HB 1428 in other sessions

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