HB3407 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2015 and 2016
HB3407

Introduced , by Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:

215 ILCS 5/143.30a new

Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that automobile insurers shall not specify or require any motor vehicle repair shop to utilize specific products, vendors, distributors, manufacturers, or suppliers in order to carry out vehicle repairs for an insured or claimant.

A BILL FOR

AN ACT concerning insurance.

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly:

Section 5. The Illinois Insurance Code is amended by adding Section 143.30a as follows:

(215 ILCS 5/143.30a new)

Sec. 143.30a. Selection of replacement or repair companies. With reference to every policy of automobile insurance, as defined in subsection (a) of Section 143.13 of this Code, an automobile insurer authorized to do business in this State shall not specify or require any motor vehicle repair shop to utilize specific products, vendors, distributors, manufacturers, or suppliers in order to carry out vehicle repairs for an insured or claimant. The terms of pricing agreements an insurer has negotiated with distributors, manufacturers, or suppliers of products, parts, supplies, or materials used for vehicle repair may not be imposed on a motor vehicle repair shop.