BILL · 2023–24 SESSION

HB 2011: Automobile insurance

Enhancing consumer protections for automobile insurance coverage.

Summary

  • Requires basic automobile insurance contracts to include an express right to an appraisal to resolve disputes regarding the actual cash value and amount of loss on a damaged vehicle.
  • 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.
  • Requires a claim to be paid based on reasonable and necessary costs at the claimant's chosen repair facility.
  • Provides that 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 2024 (HB 2011), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 8, 2024
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Strom Peterson (D-21)
Introduced
January 8, 2024 in the House
Last action
January 8, 2024
Companion bill
SB 6252
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to enhancing consumer protections for automobile insurance coverage;

Sponsors

Votes

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

History

  1. First reading, referred to Consumer Protection & Business.
  2. Prefiled for introduction.

HB 2011 in other sessions

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