2009 House Bill 4992 / Public Act 232

Regulate auto "guaranteed asset protection waivers”

Introduced in the House

May 26, 2009

Introduced by Rep. Tim Melton (D-29)

To explicitly allow "guaranteed asset protection waivers" that would be regulated under the new law proposed by House Bill 4989 to be included in an auto loan, and establish regulations for this. The waiver contract would have to be listed as a separate item and not wrapped into the total charge. This bill amends the "retail installment sales act”.

Referred to the Committee on Insurance

Aug. 19, 2009

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Oct. 7, 2009

Passed in the House 106 to 1 (details)

Received in the Senate

Oct. 8, 2009

Referred to the Committee on Economic Development and Regulatory Reform

Nov. 12, 2009

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 17, 2009

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To explicitly allow "guaranteed asset protection waivers" that would be regulated under the new law proposed by House Bill 4989 to be included in an auto loan, and establish regulations for this. The waiver contract would have to be listed as a separate item and not wrapped into the total charge. This bill amends the "retail installment sales act”.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 31, 2009