BILL · 2021–22 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1979

HB 1979: Vehicle insurance appraisals

Concerning the appraisal clause found in motor vehicle insurance policies.

Summary

Defines "basic contract of motor vehicle insurance" and requires that such contracts include an express right to an appraisal to resolve disputes regarding the actual cash value and amount of loss on a damaged vehicle.

From the House Bill Report (HB 1979), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor

AN ACT Relating to the appraisal clause found in motor vehicle insurance policies;

No recorded floor votes.

Jan 31, 2022Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 1979)
Jan 31, 2022Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Jan 27, 2022CPB - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1979)
Jan 27, 2022Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1979)
Jan 27, 2022Minority; do not pass.
Jan 27, 2022CPB - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Jan 27, 2022CPB - Executive action taken by committee.
Jan 13, 2022First reading, referred to Consumer Protection & Business.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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