INS-AUTO REPAIR FACILITIES

Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Prohibits insurers from requiring vehicles to be repaired at specific repair facilities. Requires that, before an insurer recommends a specific repair facility, the claimant must request a referral. Requires the insurer to prominently display any suggestion or recommendation of a repair facility in the insurance contract and to not limit or discount the reasonable basis of repair costs if the insured chooses another repair facility. Grants powers to the Secretary to enforce this Section. Provides civil penalties. Provides non-exclusive examples of violations. Makes insurers liable to claimants and repair facilities for damages from violations.