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S 7902

Relates to used automotive parts

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Robert Jackson

Strengthens consumer protections for used auto parts by standardizing disclosures and seller requirements to curb misrepresentation and protect buyers.

REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
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Bill Summary · S 7902

Summary of S 7902 — Relates to Used Automotive Parts

Overview

  • Bill number: S 7902
  • Title: Relates to used automotive parts
  • Status: REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
  • Introduced: May 13, 2025
  • Sponsor (primary): Robert Jackson
  • Legislative actions: On May 13, 2025, the bill was referred to the Consumer Protection committee (listed twice in the provided actions).

Note: The text of the bill is not provided here, so this summary covers the metadata and likely areas of impact based on the title and committee assignment.

Purpose and intent (as inferred from available information)

  • The bill appears to address issues related to used automotive parts, with a focus appropriate to a Consumer Protection committee. While the exact provisions are not included in the information provided, such bills typically aim to improve consumer protection in the sale and use of used auto parts, reduce misrepresentation, and establish standards for vendors, sellers, and salvage/auto-recycling operations.

Key provisions (not available in the provided text)

  • The specific statutory changes are not listed. Based on the title and typical scope of “used automotive parts” legislation, potential areas the bill might address (these are not guaranteed provisions and should be verified in the actual bill text):
    • Disclosure requirements for used parts (condition, age, prior repair history, compatibility)
    • Prohibitions on misleading or deceptive labeling and advertising of used parts
    • Warranties or return policies for used parts
    • Licensing, registration, or certification requirements for sellers and salvage yards
    • Recordkeeping and traceability for parts (source, lot numbers, vehicle origin)
    • Penalties and enforcement mechanisms for improper sale or misrepresentation
    • Department or agency authority to regulate used-part transactions and conduct inspections
    • Consumer remedies and dispute resolution processes

Important: The above provisions are speculative. The actual bill text would specify the exact changes to law.

Affected parties

  • Consumers/purchasers of used automotive parts (e.g., individuals, repair shops, vehicle owners)
  • Sellers and businesses that supply used parts (auto recyclers, salvage yards, used-parts retailers, repair shops)
  • Regulatory and enforcement bodies responsible for consumer protection and automotive safety
  • Vehicle repair ecosystem that relies on used parts for repairs, maintenance, and vehicle recycling

Procedural and timeline considerations

  • The bill has been introduced and referred to the Consumer Protection committee, indicating it is in the early stages of the legislative process.
  • No further actions (e.g., committee votes, amendments, floor votes) are listed. The presence of a duplicate referral entry likely reflects a clerical duplication rather than a substantive difference.
  • If advanced, the bill would proceed through committee hearings, potential amendments, and floor consideration in the relevant legislative chamber before moving to the other chamber (if applicable).

What to watch next

  • Obtain the full bill text to confirm exact provisions, definitions (e.g., what qualifies as a “used automotive part”), and enforcement details.
  • Track committee hearings and votes in the Consumer Protection committee for any amendments.
  • Monitor sponsor communications or fiscal notes for potential impacts on industry players and consumers.

If you’d like, I can format a follow-up summary once the bill text becomes available or provide a comparison to similar existing laws on used automotive parts.

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

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