An Act relative to affordable car rentals
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to ensure car rental pricing is more transparent by prohibiting rental companies from tracking and reporting the exact distance driven by a customer. It seeks to prevent inaccurate mileage reporting, which could lead to inflated rental fees. The bill was amended and replaced with S.2603, focusing on ensuring fair pricing practices in car rentals. The bill was referred to the Transportation committee and subsequently reported favorably.
Key provisions
- Prohibits car rental companies from tracking and reporting precise mileage driven by customers.
- Requires accurate mileage reporting in car rentals.
- Addresses concerns about potentially inflated rental fees based on inaccurate distance tracking.
Who is affected
- Car rental companies
- Customers of car rental services
- The transportation industry
Notable changes
- The bill was replaced with S.2603.
- The Senate Ways and Means Committee recommended the bill be passed with an amendment.
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