Substitute Senate Bill No. 184, Public Act No. 24-21, is an act concerning the renting or leasing of passenger motor vehicles. The bill introduces changes to the general statutes, effective July 1, 2024. The act specifies that the term "passenger motor vehicle" does not include certain luxury and oversized vehicles or sport utility vehicles designed to transport six or more passengers. It prohibits rental companies from requiring customers to show proof of holding a credit card as a condition for renting a vehicle, although companies may require a reasonable deposit and suitable identification from customers seeking to rent with cash. Additionally, the bill states that no additional driver is required to show proof of holding a credit card or debit card, provided they have a valid driver's license and the primary customer holds a credit or debit card.

The bill also defines terms such as "collision damage waiver," "rental motor vehicle," and "loss of use," and mandates that rental contracts with a collision damage waiver must comply with certain chapters and provide clear notice of coverage and rates. It forbids false or misleading statements and the suggestion that purchasing a collision damage waiver is mandatory. The act allows rental contracts to include provisions for recovering loss of use due to damage, with limitations on the amount that can be collected. Violations of the provisions are considered unfair or deceptive trade practices. The language regarding credit card proof requirements and collision damage waiver provisions has been updated, with certain terms and conditions being inserted and others deleted to reflect the new regulations.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 14-153b, 14-15b
TRA Joint Favorable Substitute: 14-153b, 14-15b
File No. 316: 14-153b, 14-15b
JUD Joint Favorable: 14-153b, 14-15b
Public Act No. 24-21: 14-153b, 14-15b