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Senator · Senate District 42
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History
- Referred to insurance
- Referred to insurance
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BILL NUMBER:S2144
Title of bill
An act to amend the insurance law, in relation to the replacement of automobile glass
Purpose
To ensure a level playing field in the area of auto glass installation and repair.
Summary of provisions
Amends section 2610(b) of the insurance law. The bill seeks to prohibit insurers from attempting to recommend or suggest that auto glass repairs be made at a particular place or shop.
Existing law
Allows insurers to recommend their insured use particular auto glass repair shops. Current law, however, prohibits insurers from making such recommendations for general auto repair (unless expressly requested by the insured).
Justification
Insurance companies are attempting to steer their own insured to particular auto glass repair facilities - some of which have corporate relationships with the insurer. There is no reason that the repair of auto glass, an essential safety component of a vehicle, should be treated differently than the repair of other safety mechanisms such as brakes. Consumer choice and safety should be the premier concerns when it comes to auto glass installation.
Legislative history
S.2895 of 2009: Referred to Insurance S.477 of 2007: Referred to Insurance S.3429 of 2005: Referred to Insurance
Fiscal implications
None to State.
Local fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Immediately.
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