Bill > AB1374

This bill amends existing California law regarding rental passenger vehicle transactions to expand consumer protection provisions to include third parties. The bill requires rental companies and third parties to provide a comprehensive total charges estimate for the entire rental, including all taxes and fees, as soon as basic rental information is provided. It prohibits charging additional fees beyond the rental rate and mandatory charges, specifically including mandatory third-party service fees. The bill mandates that rental companies and third parties clearly disclose mileage conditions, fuel source, and any additional charges in advertisements and quotes, with prominent disclaimers about potential extra fees. The legislation also clarifies responsibility between rental companies and third parties, stipulating that if a rental company provides charge information to a third party, the rental company is not responsible for the third party's potential non-compliance. Additionally, the bill requires clear indication of a vehicle's fuel source before reservation completion, helping consumers make more informed decisions about their rental vehicle. The overall goal is to increase transparency and prevent unexpected charges in rental vehicle transactions for consumers.

Business and Industry, Justice

https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billStatusClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB1374