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CT HB06869

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/20/2015

Primary Sponsor

Insurance and Real Estate Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Repeals and replaces Section 38a-354a of the general statutes, effective October 1, 2015
  • Prohibits automobile physical damage appraisers from requiring automotive glass work be performed at specified facilities or glass shops
  • Prohibits insurance companies and third-party claims administrators from requiring insureds to use specific persons for glass work, claiming delays will result from choosing non-participating shops, or scheduling appointments for insureds
  • Requires glass claims representatives to inform insureds in initial contact that they have the right to choose a licensed glass shop and can state their preference
  • Removes previous requirement that representatives provide names of at least one alternative glass shop when referring to company-owned facilities

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Automotive Glass Work Appointments.

Last Action

File Number 376

4/1/2015

Committee Referrals

Insurance and Real Estate2/20/2015

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