Michigan State Senator Introduces Parts Procurement Bill

Michigan State Senator Introduces Parts Procurement Bill

Michigan Senate Bill 291 would prohibit insurers from requiring body shops to use specific vendors for parts.

Michigan State Sen. Joe Hune

Michigan State Sen. Joe Hune has introduced a bill that would prohibit insurers from requiring body shops to use specific vendors for parts.

Michigan Senate Bill 291 would amend the state’s insurance code by adding this section:

“An insurer shall not require, directly or indirectly, through a contract, program or policy, a person that operates an automobile repair facility to use a specific vendor or process for the procurement of parts or other materials.”

If passed, the bill would take effect 90 days after signed into law by the governor.

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