HB2330ham002 94TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Rep. Thomas Holbrook

Filed: 4/12/2005

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AMENDMENT TO HOUSE BILL 2330

AMENDMENT NO. ______. Amend House Bill 2330, AS AMENDED, by replacing everything after the enacting clause with the following:

"Section 5. The Illinois Insurance Code is amended by adding Section 155.42 and by changing Section 424 as follows:

(215 ILCS 5/155.42 new)

Sec. 155.42. Auto collision repair facilities. In the settlement of motor vehicle property damage claims under a policy of insurance, the insurer shall do the following:

(1) The insurer or the insurer's representative shall notify the insured or claimant that the insured or claimant may choose a repair shop of his or her choice.

(2) If an insured or claimant uses an insurer's preferred or wholly owned repair shop where an agreement between the insurer and the repair shop exists, the insurer shall notify the insured or claimant of the existence of the agreement.".