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
- IntroducedJan 29, 2021
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- 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
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Consumer Protection & Business.
HB 1428 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- HB 1428 (2025–26) Criminal justice assistance
- HB 1428 (2023–24) Pedestrians/roadways
- HB 1428 (2019–20) Electricity product attrib.
- HB 1428 (2017–18) Construction in state waters
- HB 1428 (2015–16) Voter registration
- HB 1428 (2013–14) Veterans innovation program
- HB 1428 (2011–12) Land use planning for jobs
- HB 1428 (2009–10) Field of dreams program