94TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2005 and 2006
SB0132

 

Introduced 2/1/2005, by Sen. Deanna Demuzio

 

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
 
215 ILCS 5/143.33 new

    Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Requires insurers to reimburse repair facilities directly for the costs of repairs related to a claim when there is a lien on the vehicle repaired and the insurer has notice of the lien. Prohibits insureds or claimants from taking an interest in money paid directly to repair facilities.


LRB094 06592 LJB 36683 b

 

 

A BILL FOR

 

SB0132 LRB094 06592 LJB 36683 b

1     AN ACT concerning insurance.
 
2     Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
3 represented in the General Assembly:
 
4     Section 5. The Illinois Insurance Code is amended by adding
5 Section 143.33 as follows:
 
6     (215 ILCS 5/143.33 new)
7     Sec. 143.33. Payment directly to repair facilities. An
8 insurance company authorized to do business in this State and
9 paying a claim related to services performed in the repair of a
10 motor vehicle shall pay the repair facility directly for the
11 services when there is any lien on the motor vehicle that is
12 the subject of the claim and the insurance company has notice
13 of the lien. No insured or claimant shall have an interest in
14 any money paid to a repair facility pursuant to this Section.