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HB 945 – View Here

Abstract: Provides transparency for automobile repairs. Prohibits insurers from steering policyholders towards preferred shops or services. Requires repair shops to obtain effective consent of policyholders prior to using certain services or procedures for repairs. Requires repair shops to disclose that certain parts were used in the repair process.

HB 954 – View Here

Abstract: Creates policyholders a mandatory right of appraisal for automobile repairs. Provides
guidelines for the right of appraisal process.

SB 2411 – View Here

Abstract: Limits insurer payments for vehicle or auto-glass repairs to the prevailing market amount in the local area. Requires repairs to follow OEM repair procedures using OEM parts. Prohibits insurers from accepting referral fees for directing policyholders to repair shops. Prohibits insurers from steering policyholders to specific repair facilities. Allowd penalties for insurers that violate these requirements.

No bills have been introduced regarding right to repair or right to appraisal in Alabama. Many are in the works. Once they are introduced in the legislature, the bills will be posted here.