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MN HF2136

Bill

Status

Passed

5/7/2012

Primary Sponsor

Tim Sanders

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Origin

House of Representatives

87th Legislature 2011-2012

AI Summary

  • Redefines "late-model vehicle" to mean vehicles with a manufacturer's designated model year equal to or greater than the fifth calendar year preceding the current calendar year, replacing the previous six-year calculation method.

  • Changes the damage disclosure threshold from 70 percent to 80 percent of a vehicle's actual cash value for late-model and high-value vehicles.

  • Extends the timeframe for insurers to notify the Department of Motor Vehicles from 48 hours to ten days after obtaining title of a vehicle acquired through damage payment.

  • Removes the exclusion of airbag and safety restraint repair costs from damage calculations for determining whether disclosure is required.

  • Applies damage disclosure requirements only to late-model vehicles rather than all motor vehicles, making the requirement inapplicable to vehicles six years old or older.

Legislative Description

Motor vehicle damage disclosure modified.

Last Action

Secretary of State Chapter 267 05/02/12

5/7/2012

Committee Referrals

Rules and Administration4/23/2012
Ways and Means3/19/2012
Commerce and Regulatory Reform3/5/2012
Transportation Finance and Policy2/8/2012

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