Bill > S08519

This bill requires motor vehicle repair shops to disclose the types of replacement parts used in automobile collision repairs and obtain written authorization from the vehicle owner or their representative before using any such parts. It also forbids the use of any parts other than new original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts on any vehicle during the first year of its manufacture and for the two years following, or for the duration of the vehicle manufacturer's new-vehicle and/or sheet-metal or body parts warranty, whichever is longer. If non-OEM parts are used and require additional labor and materials for their installation, the insurer is responsible for the cost of such additional work.