Concerning rental car company agreements.

HB 1431 prohibits rental car companies in Washington from separately charging customers for "vehicle license cost recovery fees" (fees meant to cover the company's costs for licensing, titling, and registering rental cars). Instead, companies may describe their actual costs for these services in rental agreements but must include a clear disclaimer stating these costs are not imposed by the government on customers. The bill also sets rules for "child restraint system rental fees," requiring them to be based on the company's actual costs and guaranteeing a full refund if the restraint system isn't available within one hour of rental pickup. This bill directly affects rental car companies operating in Washington and their customers, changing how these specific fees can be presented and charged.