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MS HB370

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

1/31/2017

Primary Sponsor

Becky Currie

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 83-11-501 of the Mississippi Code to change the standard for insurer payment on vehicle repairs from "lowest amount" to "prevailing market rate"

  • Requires that vehicle repairs, including glass repair or replacement, be conducted in accordance with manufacturer's suggested repair standards

  • Prohibits insurers from requiring that repairs be made by a particular contractor or repair shop as a condition of claim payment

  • Takes effect July 1, 2017

Legislative Description

Motor vehicle; provide that the most insurers shall be required to pay for repairs is the prevailing market rate.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2017

Committee Referrals

Insurance1/5/2017

Full Bill Text

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