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MS HB1157

Bill

Status

Passed

3/27/2023

Primary Sponsor

Lee Yancey

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • Defines "additional mandatory charges" to include customer facility charges, airport concession recovery fees, vehicle license recovery fees, and government-imposed taxes or fees.

  • 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.

  • Allows good-faith estimates to exclude mileage charges and optional item charges that cannot be determined before completing a rental reservation.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division A2/13/2023
Judiciary A1/16/2023

Full Bill Text

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