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Committee hears sharp debate on auto-repair consumer bills, voluntarily defers one measure
Summary
Collision repairers and consumers told senators they face steering and unsafe aftermarket-part practices; insurers and Farm Bureau warned of statutory conflicts and costs. The committee voluntarily deferred SB 511 and asked staff to work on drafting improvements.
Senators heard extended testimony April 22 on bills addressing insurer steering, parts disclosures and appraisal rights in auto-repair claims. Proponents described safety risks from non-OEM parts and alleged consumers are steered to insurer-preferred shops, while insurers and Farm Bureau warned that current statutory schemes already address many concerns and that the bills could create new conflicts or costs.
Senator Cathy introduced SB 511, which would require disclosure and protect a policyholder's right to choose a repair shop and would create liability on insurers that require non-OEM parts. "You have to allow…
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