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OH SB342

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/24/2022

Primary Sponsor

Kirk Schuring

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Origin

Senate

134th General Assembly (2021-2022)

AI Summary

  • Enacts section 4517.262 of the Ohio Revised Code to exempt motor vehicle dealers from liability for the contents of third-party vehicle history reports.

  • Defines "motor vehicle dealer" to include owners, partners, shareholders, officers, members, trustees, employees, and agents of a dealership.

  • Defines "third-party motor vehicle history report" as any report prepared by a person other than a dealer relating to vehicle ownership, title brands, liens, service history, condition, accident history, or mileage.

  • Prohibits dealers from being held liable for any representations, errors, omissions, or inaccuracies contained in third-party history reports when provided to purchasers, lessees, or other persons in connection with vehicle sales or leases.

  • Allows dealers to be held liable only for inaccuracies in third-party reports based on information the dealer directly provided to the report's preparer.

Legislative Description

Limits vehicle dealer liability regarding third-party reports

Transportation

Last Action

Refer to Committee: Transportation

5/25/2022

Committee Referrals

Transportation5/25/2022

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