Bill > A00245

This bill aims to protect vehicle owners by requiring motor vehicle repair shops and insurers to strictly adhere to collision repair guidelines and service bulletins issued by vehicle or original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Specifically, repair shops and insurers are prohibited from deviating from these manufacturer-recommended repair procedures without obtaining written authorization from the vehicle owner or their authorized representative. The bill also emphasizes that if a manufacturer's repair procedure includes directives for electronic system scans, calibrations, or diagnostic tests, these must be considered mandatory parts of the repair process. This legislation seeks to ensure that collision repairs are performed according to manufacturer specifications, which can help maintain vehicle safety, integrity, and performance. The bill will take effect on the first day of January following its passage, giving repair shops, insurers, and other stakeholders time to adjust to the new requirements.