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FL H0541
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/27/2023
Primary Sponsor
Commerce Committee
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AI Summary
- Motor vehicle repair shops and their employees are prohibited from offering rebates, gifts, gift cards, cash, coupons, or anything of value to customers in exchange for filing an insurance claim for motor vehicle glass replacement or repair, including calibration of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).
- Repair shops must provide electronic or written notice (minimum 12-point type) to customers indicating whether ADAS calibration or recalibration is required as part of glass replacement or repair, and must ensure the service meets or exceeds the vehicle manufacturer's specifications.
- Insurers may offer policyholders an optional $250 deductible for windshield damage claims under comprehensive or combined additional coverage; the windshield deductible does not apply when a loss includes damage beyond the windshield.
- Assignment agreements transferring post-loss insurance benefits for motor vehicle glass replacement or repair to service providers are prohibited for policies issued or renewed on or after July 1, 2023, and any such agreements are void and unenforceable.
- Insurers, agents, and adjusters are prohibited from requiring claimants to use a particular company or location for windshield services; if they recommend repair shops, they must provide at least two options, and must offer an actuarially sound premium discount if the policy includes a managed repair arrangement.
Legislative Description
Motor Vehicle Glass
Last Action
Laid on Table; companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 1002 (Ch. 2023-136)
5/1/2023
Committee Referrals
Commerce Committee3/27/2023
Civil Justice Subcommittee3/16/2023
Insurance And Banking Subcommittee2/7/2023
Full Bill Text
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