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OK SB784

Motor vehicle repair; creating the Oklahoma Motor Vehicle Consumer Protection Act; requiring certain written consent for certain service work; directing Insurance Department to adjust certain maximum daily storage rates. Emergency.


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Introduced
02/03/2025
In Committee
02/04/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act relating to motor vehicle repair; creating the Oklahoma Motor Vehicle Consumer Protection Act; providing short title; defining terms; requiring certain written or verbal consent for certain service work; requiring certain written estimate prior to preforming certain work; requiring certain record of certain written estimate; limiting certain tear-down rates; establishing certain market labor hourly rate; directing Insurance Department to adjust certain maximum daily storage rates; determining certain increase in certain maximum daily storage rates; requiring certain written invoice; requiring certain charges to be provided to certain owner; prohibiting certain charge increase; establishing certain requirements for certain charges; exempting certain provisions; providing for codification; and declaring an emergency.

AI Summary

This bill creates the Oklahoma Motor Vehicle Consumer Protection Act, which establishes comprehensive regulations for motor vehicle repair facilities. The legislation defines key terms like "service work," "administrative charges," and "consumer," and mandates that repair facilities obtain written or documented verbal consent from customers before performing any service work. Repair facilities must provide a detailed written estimate that itemizes all fees and charges, and record the specifics of customer consent. The bill sets a market labor hourly rate of $65 per hour (to be adjusted by the Insurance Commissioner every five years) and limits tear-down and administrative charges to a maximum of four hours. The legislation also regulates storage rates for vehicles, establishing specific daily rates for different vehicle sizes during the first ten days, with rates potentially increasing to $75 per day after that. Repair facilities must provide clear, written invoices within eight business hours and are prohibited from marking up towing charges. The bill aims to protect consumers by ensuring transparency, preventing unexpected charges, and establishing clear guidelines for motor vehicle repair services. An emergency clause is included, meaning the law will take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Senate Business and Insurance 2ND REVISED Hearing (09:30:00 3/6/2025 Room 535) (on 03/06/2025)

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