SB356

Revise insurance laws relating to automobile body repair

Failed·5/23/25
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Montana SB356 revises insurance laws to prohibit insurers from designating specific auto body repair businesses and to ensure fair repair practices.

Montana SB356 amends insurance laws to prevent insurers from requiring policyholders to use specific auto body repair businesses. Insurers must provide policyholders with a list of nearby, qualified repair businesses. Insurers cannot limit the number of repair businesses they work with unless the market does not support more. Repair businesses must meet quality standards and warrant their work. The bill also prohibits insurers from discouraging the use of original equipment manufacturer instructions or safety inspections.

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Roll Call Votes

16 Yea

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0 Nay

4 Not Voting

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Calendar

Mar 20, 2025

8:00 AM

House Business and Labor Hearing

Mar 19, 2025

8:00 AM

House Business and Labor Hearing

History

May 23, 2025

House

(H) Died in Standing Committee

Mar 28, 2025

House

(H) Tabled in Committee (H) Business and Labor

Mar 6, 2025

House

(H) Hearing (H) Business and Labor