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Committee advances bill requiring upfront ‘real price’ for rental-car bookings
Summary
AB 1374 by Assemblymember Berman would require rental companies and third-party sellers to disclose the total estimated charges once a consumer has selected dates, location and vehicle type. Supporters said the change prevents last-minute price surprises; industry warned vague language could invite litigation.
Assemblymember Berman presented AB 1374, legislation to require rental-car businesses and third-party sellers to disclose an estimate of the total charges for a rental as soon as consumers select dates, location and vehicle type.
Why it matters: Supporters said the bill prevents deceptive or confusing price displays that hide mandatory fees until late in the checkout flow, while industry representatives said existing California law already requires price disclosures and warned the proposed revisions could invite litigation if worded imprecisely.
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