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Sen. Wiesenberg, repair shops press insurers to justify safety-related denials in SF2209 hearing
Summary
Senate Commerce heard testimony on SF2209 addressing insurance denials of manufacturer-required repairs, with shop owners urging written explanations and insurers warning the bill could raise premiums and litigation. The committee laid the bill over for further work.
Senator Wiesenberg introduced Senate File 2209, saying constituents and small body shops told him insurers were not paying for all repair services and recounting a personal collision that left him out-of-pocket for repairs.
In testimony, Sarah Cech of Cech Auto Body told the committee that insurers frequently deny safety-related repairs without providing written reasons, leaving shops and customers with delayed repairs and potential safety liabilities. "You can't pay for half the repair and expect a whole safe vehicle," Cech said, urging the…
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