HI SB2243

Requires insurers to offer insured consumers a choice between like kind and quality crash parts or original equipment manufacturer (OEM) crash parts for motor vehicle body repairs.

Insurers must cover the full cost difference for OEM crash parts that affect crash avoidance or safety systems; consumers must pay the difference for OEM parts that do not affect these systems unless required by vehicle warranty or lease agreement.

Repair providers must provide consumers with itemized cost comparisons showing the markup for both OEM and like kind and quality crash parts.

Like kind and quality crash parts must carry written guarantees for at least 90 days or the OEM guarantee period, whichever is longer, and must perform equally in crash avoidance and safety system tests.

Applies only to vehicles not more than five years old at the time of collision; effective July 1, 2050 and sunsets July 1, 2023.