Bill > HB0119

This bill amends existing Utah law regarding automotive repairs, primarily focusing on the use of aftermarket crash parts, which are replacement exterior parts for vehicles not made by the original manufacturer. It introduces a new definition for "OEM aftermarket crash part" to distinguish parts made for or by the original vehicle manufacturer. The bill clarifies that an insurer cannot specify the use of non-OEM aftermarket crash parts unless they provide the insured with written notice, and for policies issued or renewed after October 1, 2026, this notice must be given at the time of issuance and renewal, informing the insured that aftermarket parts may be authorized and that these parts must be equivalent in quality and performance to original parts. When an insurer authorizes or specifies a non-OEM aftermarket crash part, the written repair estimate must clearly identify it and include a disclosure in at least 10-point font stating that the parts are not made by the original manufacturer but are required to be equivalent, and that warranties come from the part manufacturer, not the vehicle manufacturer. The bill also clarifies that it does not create new warranties or require coverage for OEM aftermarket parts unless specified in the policy, and exempts the department and commissioner from enforcing certain disclosure requirements related to estimates.