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Rhode Island Senate Bills Address Insurer Use of Photos in Collision Repair Damage Estimates, Aftermarket Glass ADAS Calibration

May 6, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Legislation scheduled for hearing tomorrow before Senate Judiciary Committee.

Two bills that impact the collision repair and auto glass industry will be included in a hearing before the Rhode Island Senate Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Bill 849 (SB 849) seeks to require that licensed appraisers perform a physical inspection and would prohibit the use of pictures to prepare an estimate. The bill also makes changes related to total loss valuations. Senate Bill 850 (SB 850) seeks to amend the state’s governing the prohibition of aftermarket parts during the first 48 months to address aftermarket glass used for non-collision related

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