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MS HB833

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/23/2016

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Horan

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 83-11-501 of the Mississippi Code to prohibit insurers from requiring repairs be made at a particular contractor or repair shop
  • Removes the provision allowing insurers to limit payment to the lowest repair cost within a reasonable geographical or trade area
  • Establishes that consumers have an absolute right to select the motor vehicle repair facility of their choice
  • Applies to repairs of damaged vehicles and glass repair or replacement
  • Takes effect July 1, 2016

Legislative Description

Motor vehicle repair; provide that insured has absolute right to choose facility for.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/23/2016

Committee Referrals

Insurance2/8/2016

Full Bill Text

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