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Enrolled2nd CopySub. H.B.
119 Automotive Repair Business Amendments GENERAL SESSION STATE OF UTAH Chief Sponsor:
Colin W.
Jack Senate Sponsor:
Don L.
Ipson 3 LONG TITLE General Description:
This bill amends provisions relating to automotive repairs.
Highlighted Provisions:
This bill:
▸ defines "OEM aftermarket crash part";
▸ enacts notice requirements relating to aftermarket crash parts at the time of issuance and renewal;
▸ amends notice requirements relating to the written estimate when an insurer authorizes or specifies the use of a non-OEM aftermarket part;
▸ provides that the commissioner of the Insurance Department and the Insurance Department are not required to administer or enforce a provision this bill enacts;
and ▸ makes technical changes.
Money Appropriated in this Bill:
None Other Special Clauses:
None Utah Code Sections Affected:
AMENDS:
31A-22-317, as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 1995, Chapter 8 31A-22-319, as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 1995, Chapter 8 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
Section 1.
Section 31A-22-317 is amended to read:
31A-22-317 .
Definitions.
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(2)1. "Installer" means an individual who replaces or repairs the parts of a motor vehicle.
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(1)(c) Unlessthe [the insured is given] an insurer givesshall anensure insuredthat notice in writing an insurer may not specify the use of non-OEM aftermarket crash parts inare thesubstantially repairequivalent of an insured's motor vehicle.[ The notice required by Subsection (1) shall identify non-OEM parts as not made for or by the vehicle manufacturer.] [(2) Unless the consumer is given notice in writing prior to installation, a repair facility or installer may not use non-OEM aftermarket parts to repair a vehicle.] (2)(a) For a policy issued on or after October 1, 2026, the insurerquality, shallfunction, providefit, tofinish, theperformance, insured,weight, at the time of issuance and renewal,metal ahardness written notice stating that the insurer may authorize or specify the use of aftermarketOEM crash partsparts. in the event of a covered loss.
(b){(3) AnA insurermotor mayvehicle provideowner thehas noticea describedright inof action against an insurer that violates Subsection (2)(a)} electronically(2).} {(4) If a motor vehicle owner brings an action against an insurer in accordance with applicable} law.{Subsection (5) and a court with jurisdiction determines that the insurer violated } {Subsection (2), the court shall award the motor vehicle owner actual damages caused by } {the violation of Subsection (2).} {(5)} (3) Notwithstanding Sections 31A-2-101 and 31A-2-201, the department and the commissioner are not required to administer or otherwise enforce {Subsections} Subsection (2) {through (4)} .
(c)- The1 notice- described in Subsection (2)(a):
(i) is informational only and does not create, expand, or alter coverage or obligations under the policy;
and (ii) shall include the following disclosure in at least 10-point font:
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119 covered loss, the insurer may authorize or specify the use of aftermarket crash parts supplied by a source other than the manufacturer of your vehicle.
Parts used in the repair of your vehicle by a manufacturer other than the original manufacturer are required to be at least equivalent in kind and quality in terms of fit, quality, and performance to the original parts they are replacing." (3) [In all instances where non-OEM aftermarket crash parts are intended for use by an insurer:] When an insurer authorizes or specifies the use of a non-OEM aftermarket crash part, [(a)] the written estimate shall:
(a) [ ]clearly identify each non-OEM aftermarket crash part;
and (b) [a disclosure document containing the ] contain the following [statements] disclosure in [10 point or larger type shall appear on or be ] at least 10-point font, that appears on or is attached to the insured's copy of the estimate:
"This estimate has been prepared based on the authorization of your insurer and the use of aftermarket crash parts [ supplied by a source other than the] not made by the original manufacturer of your motor vehicle.
Parts used in the repair of your vehicle that are made by a manufacturer other than the original manufacturer are required to be at least equivalent in kind and quality in terms of fit, quality, and performance.
Warranties applicable to these replacement parts are provided by the manufacturer or distributor of these parts rather than the manufacturer of your vehicle." (4) Nothing in this section:
(a) creates an express or implied warranty by the insurer beyond the terms of the policy of insurance;
(b) requires an insurer to provide coverage for OEM aftermarket crash parts unless the coverage is expressly provided in the policy;
or (c) prohibits the voluntary use of OEM aftermarket crash parts.
(5) Notwithstanding Sections 31A-2-101 and 31A-2-201, the department and the commissioner are not required to administer or otherwise enforce Subsection (3).
Section 3.
Effective Date.
This bill takes effect on May 6, 2026.
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