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Committee reports bill to regulate auto glass repairs, require calibration disclosures
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Summary
Chairman Furman’s HB929 would classify certain auto glass repair practices as unfair trade practices, ban inducements that encourage unnecessary claims, require written estimates and itemized invoices, and mandate disclosures about calibration for advanced driver assistance systems; the committee reported the bill favorable.
Chairman Furman introduced House Bill 929, saying the cost and complexity of windshield replacement has increased as advanced driver assistance systems have become integrated with glass and sensors. "What was once a relatively minor repair can now easily exceed a couple thousand dollars," the chairman said, and HB929 would create the Louisiana motor vehicle glass law to address unfair or deceptive insurance trade practices in that market.
Key provisions described to the committee include a prohibition on inducement‑driven claims (such as gift cards or cash offered to encourage filing), requirements for written estimates before work begins and itemized invoices after completion, and a disclosure requirement when calibration of driver‑assistance systems is needed. The chairman said the bill preserves consumer choice of repair shop and follows a national model developed through industry/legislative groups.
Supporters from the glass and repair industries registered in favor. Following a brief discussion, the committee reported HB929 favorable by voice.
What’s next: HB929 will proceed from the Insurance Committee to the next stages of the legislative process with a favorable committee report.
