To revise many details and definitions in a law that imposes a “registration” mandate on motor vehicle repair facilities. House Bill 4343 would authorize fines for failing to register a facility. Among other things the bill would prohibit a repair shop from replacing a part with one not made by the vehicle's maker without customer notice and permission.   Official Text and Analysis.

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

To delete a section that prescribes details of what kind of replacement parts repair facilities may use.

To replace the allowable replacement parts provision deleted by the Nesbitt amendment, but modify it to only apply to parts replaced on a vehicle that is still under warranty.

To replace the allowable replacement parts provision deleted by the Nesbitt amendment, but modify it to only apply to parts replaced on a vehicle that is still under warranty, which could be waived at the owner's request.

To codify into law a comprehensive regulatory regime that is currently imposed on vehicle repair facilities through administrative regulations, including a state registration mandate. The bill also revises some details and definitions in these requirements. Among other things the bill would prohibit a repair shop from replacing major parts on newer vehicles with one not made by or certified as equivalent to original parts installed by the vehicle's maker.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

To revise certain complaint-related record-keeping requirements imposed on repair shops.

To codify into law a comprehensive regulatory regime that is currently imposed on vehicle repair facilities through administrative regulations, including a state registration mandate. The bill also revises some details and definitions in these requirements. Among other things the bill would prohibit a repair shop from replacing a major part on a newer vehicle with one not made by the vehicle's maker, which has been criticized as protectionism benefitting the Big Three and other car makers.

To permit a repair shop to install parts that are not made by the vehicle maker if the customer directs this to be done in writing.

To codify into law a comprehensive regulatory regime that is currently imposed on vehicle repair facilities through administrative regulations, including a state registration mandate. The bill also revises some details and definitions in these requirements. The bill was amended late in the process to permit repair shop from replacing a major part on a newer vehicle with one not made by the vehicle's maker, if the customer directs this to be done in writing. Note: Previous descriptions of this vote here and on Votespotter did not make this last detail clear. The version of the bill that originally passed the House and Senate would have prohibited mechanics from using non-Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts on newer vehicles, but with its adoption of the Pettalia amendment, the House allowed non-OEM parts to be used at the customer's discretion.

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.