Sponsor says bill will codify diminished-value claims and clarify loss-of-use and subrogation rules

Apr 9, 2025

Senate Bill 131 would codify common-law diminished-value claims and clarify loss-of-use and subrogation remedies for damaged vehicles, sponsor told the Judiciary Committee in a first hearing.

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Senate Bill 131 received sponsor testimony in a first hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Senator Contreraso told the committee the bill ‘‘codifies existing common law regarding property damage’’ and clarifies compensatory damages for diminished value and loss of use for motor vehicles.

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