California Motor Vehicle Glass Act.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, the California Motor Vehicle Glass Act, aims to protect consumers by regulating how motor vehicle glass repair shops operate and interact with insurance companies. It prohibits repair shops from transferring an insured’s rights under their insurance policy, requires them to notify customers about advanced driver assistance systems and potential calibration needs, and establishes standards for providing estimates and documentation. The bill also prevents repair shops from offering incentives to encourage claims and ensures transparency in the repair process.
Key provisions
- Prohibits transferring an insured’s rights under a motor vehicle insurance policy related to windshield or calibration repair/replacement.
- Requires repair shops to notify customers about the presence of advanced driver assistance systems and potential calibration needs after damage.
- Mandates written notice regarding calibration success or failure, and provides guidance for recalibration if needed.
- Requires repair shops to provide a good faith estimate of repair costs.
- Prohibits offering rebates or incentives to encourage insurance claims for glass repair.
- Prevents submitting false or misleading documentation to insurers or insureds.
- Requires repair shops to obtain insurer approval before performing repairs and provides a process for verifying coverage.
- Establishes civil penalties for violations of the act.
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