Bill Text: SC H3408 | 2021-2022 | 124th General Assembly | Introduced


Bill Title: Collision coverage, automobiles

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2021-03-03 - Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Henderson-Myers [H3408 Detail]

Download: South_Carolina-2021-H3408-Introduced.html


A BILL

TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-280, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE COLLISION COVERAGE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN AUTOMOBILE INSURER MAY NOT CONSIDER CLAIMS SUBMITTED FOR THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF AUTOMOBILE SAFETY GLASS WHEN DETERMINING THE PREMIUM RATES TO BE CHARGED ON THE INSURED'S POLICY.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

SECTION    1.    Section 38-77-280(B) of the 1976 Code is amended to read:

    "(B)    Any automobile physical damage insurance coverage deductible or policy deductible does not apply to automobile safety glass. An automobile insurer may not consider claims submitted for the repair or replacement of automobile safety glass when determining the premium rates to be charged on the insured's policy."

SECTION    2.    This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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