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
- IntroducedJan 8, 2024
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- 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
Prime sponsor: Strom Peterson (D-21)
9 co-sponsors (9 Democrats, 0 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- First reading, referred to Consumer Protection & Business.
- Prefiled for introduction.
HB 2011 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- HB 2011 (2025–26) Dependency/attorney appt.
- HB 2011 (2021–22) Skill center funding
- HB 2011 (2019–20) Affordable housing account.
- HB 2011 (2017–18) Local gov. comparative study
- HB 2011 (2015–16) Data ctr server equip tax ex
- HB 2011 (2013–14) Natural resources T.O.
- HB 2011 (2011–12) Corrections dept. employees
- HB 2011 (2009–10) Firearms safety ed programs