Pennsylvania 2019-2020 Regular Session Status: In Committee 2 R cosponsors

SB 533 — An Act amending the act of March 28, 1984 (P.L.150, No.28), known as the Automobile Lemon Law, further providing for title, for short title, for definitions, for disclosure, for repair obligations, for manufacturer's duty for refund or replacement, for presumption of a reasonable number of attempts, for itemized statement required, for civil cause of action, for informal dispute settlement procedure and for resale of returned motor vehicle.

Last action — PN 0567 Referred to CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE

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    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill expands the Automobile Lemon Law to include road construction and maintenance equipment while updating various definitions and requirements related to defective vehicles and equipment.

  • Section 1

    An act relating to the rights of purchasers and lessees of defective new motor vehicles. → Relating to the rights of purchasers and lessees of defective new motor vehicles and road construction or maintenance equipment.

    The title now includes rights related to road construction and maintenance equipment.

  • Section 1

    This act shall be known and may be cited as the Automobile Lemon Law. → This act shall be known and may be cited as the Automobile and Road Construction and Maintenance Equipment Lemon Law.

    The short title has been changed to reflect the inclusion of road construction and maintenance equipment.

  • Section 2

    Dealer or "motor vehicle dealer." → Dealer.

    The definition of 'Dealer' has been simplified.

  • Section 2

    to motor vehicle → or road equipment

    The definition of 'Manufacturer' now includes road equipment in addition to motor vehicles.

  • Section 2

    automobile → motor vehicle

    Clarified that the warranty applies to 'motor vehicles' instead of specifically 'automobiles.'

  • Section 2

    new

    The term 'new' has been removed from the definition of 'motor vehicle' to broaden coverage.

  • Section 2

    the manufacturer's → the manufacturer's express warranty

    Clarifies the scope of the express warranty provided by the manufacturer.

  • Section 4

    new

    The term 'new' has been removed from the description of motor vehicles and road equipment in regard to repairs.

  • Section 5

    new

    The term 'new' has been removed from interactions involving refunds or replacements.

  • Section 5

    motor vehicle not exceeding 10¢ per mile driven or 10% of the purchase price or lease price of the motor vehicle, whichever is less. → motor vehicle or road equipment not exceeding 10¢ per mile driven or 10% of the purchase price or lease price of the motor vehicle, whichever is less.

    Clarifies that the reimbursement terms apply to both motor vehicles and road equipment.

  • Section 8

    new

    The term 'new' has been removed from discussions of civil actions related to nonconformity.

  • Section 9

    the provisions of section 8 shall not apply to any purchaser who has not first resorted to such procedure as it relates to a remedy for defects or conditions affecting road construction or maintenance vehicles.

    It specifies the informal dispute settlement procedure applies to road construction and maintenance vehicles.

Action History

  1. PN 0567 Referred to CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 249 not signed on

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Not signed on (249)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 533?
SB 533 is sponsored by Patrick J. Stefano (Republican), Browne, Brewster, and Camera Bartolotta (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 533?
This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 533?
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