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Introduced
02/03/2025
02/03/2025
In Committee
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that no insurer shall specify the use of repair procedures that are not in compliance with original equipment manufacturer directives for those parts in the repair of an insured's motor vehicle, nor shall any repair facility or installer use repair procedures that are not in compliance with original equipment manufacturer directives for those parts to repair a vehicle. Provides that the use of original equipment manufacturer repair parts or original equipment manufacturer advanced driver assistance system calibration tools that may be recommended in an original equipment manufacturer directive are not required if the repair parts or tools used are at least equal in like kind and quality and otherwise conform to original equipment manufacturer directives. Amends the Automotive Collision Repair Act. Provides that an estimate given to a consumer by a motor vehicle collision repair facility shall include the use of repair procedures and replacement parts that are in compliance with original equipment manufacturer directives for those parts. Provides that the use of original equipment manufacturer repair parts or original equipment manufacturer advanced driver assistance system calibration tools that may be recommended in an original equipment manufacturer directive are not required if the repair parts or tools used are at least equal in quality and otherwise conform to original equipment manufacturer directives.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Illinois Insurance Code and the Automotive Collision Repair Act to establish new guidelines for vehicle repair procedures. The legislation prohibits insurers, repair facilities, and installers from using repair procedures that do not comply with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) directives for specific vehicle parts. An important caveat is that repair facilities are not required to use OEM repair parts or advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) calibration tools if the alternative parts or tools are of equal quality and conform to OEM directives. The bill also requires that repair estimates given to consumers must include repair procedures and replacement parts that align with OEM directives. Additionally, the bill maintains existing requirements for disclosing the type of parts being used in repairs (such as new, used, rebuilt, or aftermarket parts) and mandates that any non-OEM aftermarket crash parts must be clearly identified with the manufacturer's logo or name. The goal of this legislation is to ensure transparency in vehicle repair processes and maintain high standards of repair quality by emphasizing adherence to manufacturer guidelines while providing some flexibility for repair facilities.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Rules Committee (on 02/04/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2472&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB2472.htm |
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