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SB 158

AN ACT relating to products that offer benefits in connection with personal property.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jason Howell

SB 158 establishes licensing and consumer protection standards for vehicle add-on financial products like gap insurance sold at Kentucky dealerships.

signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 16)
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Bill Summary · SB 158

Legislative bill overview

SB 158 is a Kentucky bill that regulates vehicle financial protection products—services like gap insurance, warranty coverage, and other add-on protections sold with vehicle purchases. The bill establishes licensing requirements, disclosure standards, and consumer protections for entities selling these products to ensure transparency and prevent predatory practices.

Why is this important

Vehicle financial protection products are often sold at dealerships with high markups and confusing terms that consumers may not fully understand. Clear regulation protects buyers from misleading sales tactics while ensuring legitimate providers can operate, affecting both consumer costs and dealer business practices across Kentucky's automotive market.

Potential points of contention

  • Consumer cost impact: Stricter regulations may increase compliance costs that dealers pass to consumers, or may reduce product availability if smaller providers exit the market
  • Industry burden: Licensing and disclosure requirements create administrative overhead for dealerships and financial service providers, potentially favoring larger corporations over small operators
  • Scope ambiguity: The definition of "vehicle financial protection products" could be interpreted broadly or narrowly, creating uncertainty about which existing services require new compliance measures

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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