Illinois considering auto glass ADAS calibration bill
The Illinois House Insurance Committee has unanimously passed new vehicle glass repair legislation that would require OEM-recommended ADAS calibrations.
Under HB 4373, repair shops must notify the insured whether the vehicle has an advanced driver assistance system and whether calibration or recalibration is needed, as recommended by the vehicle manufacturer, before repairing or replacing a damaged windshield.
Shops would also have to inform customers whether the calibration or recalibration will be done in-house, at an OEM-certified dealership, or by a qualified specialist.
If ADAS calibration or recalibration is performed, the shop must provide written notice to the insured stating whether it was successful, and if not, that the vehicle should be taken to the OEM’s certified dealership or a qualified specialist.
The bill would also prohibit assignment of benefits nor offer a rebate, gift, gift card, cash, coupon, fee, prize, bonus, payment, incentive, inducement, or any other thing of value to any insured, insurance producer, or other person in exchange for directing or making a claim under a motor vehicle insurance policy for the repair or replacement of damaged motor vehicle glass.
If passed, first-party claimants seeking repair or replacement of damaged motor vehicle glass under a vehicle insurance policy won’t be required to use a particular vehicle glass repair shop to receive claim payments or other benefits under their policy.
Last month, Louisiana was the fifth state this year to file a bill based on the National Council of Insurance Legislators’ (NCOIL) model legislation. Other states include Illinois, Virginia, Washington, and South Carolina.
New York passed a similar bill in December. Arizona, Florida, Kentucky, Maryland, and Utah have also passed bills.
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