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MS HB1157
Bill
Status
3/27/2023
Primary Sponsor
Lee Yancey
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AI Summary
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Creates Section 75-24-8 requiring motor vehicle rental companies to provide good-faith estimates of total rental charges including all additional mandatory charges when providing quotes to potential customers.
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Defines "additional mandatory charges" to include customer facility charges, airport concession recovery fees, vehicle license recovery fees, and government-imposed taxes or fees.
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Requires rental companies to disclose the total charges for the entire rental, including all additional mandatory charges, in the rental contract provided to the renter.
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Allows good-faith estimates to exclude mileage charges and optional item charges that cannot be determined before completing a rental reservation.
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Adds violation of Section 75-24-8 to the list of unfair or deceptive trade practices prohibited under Mississippi's consumer protection law, effective July 1, 2023.
Legislative Description
Vehicle rental; require those engaged in to disclose total charges, including all additional mandatory charges.
Last Action
Approved by Governor
3/27/2023