Bill > SB1853

This bill creates the Oklahoma Motor Vehicle Repair Consumer Protection Act, which provides several protections for consumers in motor vehicle repair transactions. Key provisions include: 1. Requiring motor vehicle repair facilities to obtain written or documented verbal consent from customers before performing any service work, and providing a written estimate of the proposed work and associated fees. 2. Limiting the "tear-down process" (to assess vehicle damage) to a maximum of 4 hours and $60 per hour, and limiting administrative charges to the same. 3. Allowing repair facilities to charge a single day's storage fee regardless of the length of time the vehicle is stored, and setting maximum daily storage rates based on the size of the vehicle. 4. Requiring repair facilities to provide written invoices within 8 business hours and post all fees and charges publicly. 5. Preventing repair facilities from marking up fees charged by towing services, and allowing an additional $50 fee only for specific lien filing procedures. The bill is set to take effect on November 1, 2024.