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.

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.