Iowa Senator introduces bill to study DRPs

Jan. 1, 2020
Iowa state Sen. Brad Zaun (R-20) recently introduced Iowa

Senate Bill 42 requesting an interim study committee on

automobile insurance direct repair programs (DRPs).

Iowa state Sen. Brad Zaun (R-20) recently introduced Iowa Senate Bill 42 requesting an interim study committee on automobile insurance direct repair programs (DRPs).

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Under the legislation, the interim study committee is to study DRPs used by some automobile insurance companies to provide repairs for claimants. The study is to include a review and analysis of the use of such DRPs by the automobile insurance industry in Iowa and the effect of the use of such programs on automotive body repair shops, insurance costs and Iowa consumers.

Membership of the interim study committee will include:

  • Three consumers,
  • Four members who represent auto body repair shops in the state,
  • Four members from the automobile insurance industry

To view the full text of the bill, visit ASA’s legislative website at www.TakingTheHill.com and click on the “Track State Legislation” tab in the left menu.

For additional information about ASA, go to www.ASAshop.org.

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