An Act relative to motor vehicle debt waivers
This bill updates the rules for debt waivers, which are contracts that cover the remaining balance on a car loan or lease if the vehicle is totaled or stolen. It directly affects lenders, car dealers, and consumers by requiring that these waivers be sold separately from the main loan and cannot be used as a condition to get financing. The legislation mandates clear written disclosures about the waiver's cost, terms, and a minimum 30-day window for consumers to cancel the product with a full refund. Additionally, it requires creditors to carry insurance that protects them against having to pay out on these waivers and establishes specific guidelines for how refunds must be calculated if a consumer cancels.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jul 29, 2024
Last action Jul 29, 2024
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Jul 29, 2024
Lower · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
lower
Jul 29, 2024
Lower · Passed
Reported from the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
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0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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