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GA HB187

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Dale Washburn

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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)

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Regulated Industries and Utilities2/28/2025
Regulated Industries1/30/2025

Full Bill Text

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