2007 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 747

CHAPTER NUMBER: 343
File Code: Commercial Law - Consumer Protection Crossfiled with: SENATE BILL 640
Sponsored By:
Delegate Bronrott
Entitled:
Consumer Protection - Motor Vehicle Manufacturers - Warranty Adjustment Programs

Synopsis:

Requiring a specified invoice and specified authorization of repairs form to include a specified notice about motor vehicle manufacturer warranty adjustment programs; requiring a manufacturer of motor vehicles sold in the State to establish procedures under which specified consumers receive notice of specified adjustment programs and, on request, are provided with specified information; requiring a motor vehicle manufacturer to ensure that a purchaser of a new motor vehicle receives specified notice at the time of purchase; etc.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

House Action
2/8
First Reading Economic Matters
2/13
Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m.
3/24
Favorable with Amendments Report by Economic Matters
3/21
Favorable with Amendments Report Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
3/22
Third Reading Passed (135-1)
3/30
Returned Passed
Senate Action
3/24
First Reading Finance
3/27
Hearing 3/30 at 1:00 p.m.
4/3
Favorable Report by Finance
3/31
Favorable Report Adopted
Second Reading Passed
4/1
Third Reading Passed (38-8)
Action after passage in House and Senate
5/8
Approved by the Governor
- Chapter 343

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Automotive Repair
Consumer Protection -see also- Unfair Trade Practices
Disclosure
Electronic Government
Forms
Motor Vehicles -see also- Aband Veh; Ambulances; Buses; etc.
Motor Vehicle Administration
Motor Vehicle Dealers and Salesmen
Notices
Penalties
Unfair Trade Practices
Warranties

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Commercial Law
( 14-1003 , 14-1008 , 14-1401 , 14-1402 , 14-1403 )

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled, Chapter
Fiscal and Policy Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available
Amendments (Displayed in PDF Format):
House
Number: 923899/01     Offered on: March 24, 2007   at: 12:44 p.m.     Status: Adopted
Roll Call Votes (Legislative dates are shown):
House
March 22, 2007: Third Reading Passed (135-1)
Senate
April 1, 2007: Third Reading Passed (38-8)