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SSB 1136Died when the session ended · February 2, 2021

SSB 1136

Topics:Transportation

Same legislation: HSB 79

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Also covers HSB 79.

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Where it is now

  1. Done: IntroducedFebruary 2, 2021
  2. Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 3, 2021
  3. Stopped: Senate committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
  4. Next: Passes the Senate
  5. Next: House committee
  6. Next: Passes the House
  7. Next: To the Governor
  8. Next: Signed into law

Died when the session ended The 2022 session adjourned on May 24, 2022, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

Code chapter 322G (defective motor vehicles —— lemon law) sets forth a consumer’s right to obtain repairs to, replacement of, or a refund on the purchase price of a defective motor vehicle. The Code chapter also sets forth the duties of motor vehicle manufacturers, informal dispute settlement procedures, and certain other matters related to such rights.2 defines “motor vehicle” to exclude certain types of vehicles, including motorcycles and autocycles. This bill strikes motorcycles and autocycles from the exclusion, thereby making the provisions of Code chapter 322G applicable to motorcycles and autocycles.

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16.16, the attorney general may investigate and commence civil proceedings seeking restraining orders or injunctions prohibiting persons from engaging in unlawful practices or seeking termination of the business affairs of a person engaging in unlawful practices. A civil penalty of up to $40,000 per violation may also be imposed by a court against a person found to have committed an unlawful practice.16 for violations of Code chapter 322G under the bill. The bill applies to motorcycles and autocycles originally purchased or leased by consumers on or after July 1, 2021.

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Senate subcommittee

Named February 3, 2021. It hasn’t reported yet.

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§322G.2

How the Code works2

Lobbying

1 for · 1 against · 1 undecided · Who →

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HSB 79Cleared committeeSSB 1136Cleared committee

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