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MS HB834

Bill

Status

Failed

2/23/2016

Primary Sponsor

Gary Chism

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Mississippi Code Section 83-11-501 to prohibit motor vehicle repair shops from charging labor rates above the national average for like kind work without express approval from the Commissioner of Insurance.

  • Maintains existing prohibition on insurers requiring repairs be made by particular contractors or shops, and limits insurer payment obligations to the lowest reasonable cost for proper repairs within a reasonable geographical or trade area.

  • Effective date is July 1, 2016.

Legislative Description

Auto repair shops; prohibit certain labor charges by.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/23/2016

Committee Referrals

Insurance2/8/2016

Full Bill Text

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