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GA HB187
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Dale Washburn
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AI Summary
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Creates new regulatory framework for vehicle value protection agreements, which provide benefits to consumers when adverse events occur to their covered vehicles (includes trade-in agreements, diminished value agreements, cash down payment protection, and depreciation benefit agreements)
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Requires providers to maintain financial security through one of three options: insurance policy backed by an insurer with at least $15 million in capital/surplus, a funded reserve account of at least 40% of net receipts plus security deposit with the Commissioner of Insurance, or net worth of at least $100 million
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Mandates a minimum 30-day free look period during which consumers can cancel for a full refund if no benefits have been used, and requires conspicuous disclosure of cancellation rights on the first page of the agreement
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Prohibits conditioning vehicle finance or purchase agreements on the consumer entering into a vehicle value protection agreement, and requires providers to give consumers access to a copy of their agreement
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Authorizes the Attorney General to enforce violations with civil penalties up to $2,500 per violation, seek injunctions, obtain damages and restitution for consumers, and pursue remedies under the Fair Business Practices Act of 1975
Legislative Description
Professions and businesses; contractors; change certain provisions
Last Action
Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
3/25/2026