California 2015-2016 Regular Session Status: In Committee

AB 2837 — Motor vehicle sales: warranty disclosures.

Last action — In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
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    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2015-2016 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.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

The existing Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act and the existing federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty-Federal Trade Commission Improvement Act provide consumer warranty protection to buyers of various products. Existing law requires that every manufacturer, distributor, or retailer which makes express warranties with respect to consumer goods fully set forth those warranties in simple and readily understood language, as specified. This bill would require a motor vehicle dealer, as defined, to deliver to a buyer at the time of sale a specifically worded written statement relating to warranties, including that federal law prohibits the dealer from denying warranty coverage because routine maintenance or repairs were performed by someone other than the dealer or that aftermarket or recycled parts, as defined, were used, unless the part was defective or wasn't installed correctly and is proven to have damaged another part that is covered under warranty. The statement would also be required to refer buyers to the Federal Trade Commission's Internet Web site for further information regarding automobile warranties.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

  2. Re-referred to Com. on P. & C.P.

  3. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on P. & C.P. Read second time and amended.

  4. Referred to Coms. on P. & C.P. and JUD.

  5. Read first time.

  6. From printer. May be heard in committee March 22.

  7. Introduced. To print.

Sponsors

  • Jones · Primary

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Jones

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 2837 do?
The existing Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act and the existing federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty-Federal Trade Commission Improvement Act provide consumer warranty protection to buyers of various products. Existing law requires that every manufacturer, distributor, or retailer which makes express warranties with respect to consumer goods fully set forth those warranties in simple and readily understood language, as specified. This bill would require a motor vehicle dealer, as defined, to deliver to a buyer at the time of sale a specifically worded written statement relating to warranties, including that federal law prohibits the dealer from denying warranty coverage because routine maintenance or repairs were performed by someone other than the dealer or that aftermarket or recycled parts, as defined, were used, unless the part was defective or wasn't installed correctly and is proven to have damaged another part that is covered under warranty. The statement would also be required to refer buyers to the Federal Trade Commission's Internet Web site for further information regarding automobile warranties.
Who sponsors AB 2837?
AB 2837 is sponsored by Jones.
What is the current status of AB 2837?
This bill died with 2015-2016 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 AB 2837?
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