A bill to require commercial lessors of automobiles to make full disclosures of charges in advertising and to rental customers and for other purposes.
Truth in Auto Rental Act - Requires commercial lessors of automobiles to disclose fully in the rental agreement each charge attached to the rental of the automobile and the total charge for the rental and to disclose such total cost prominently in any advertisement.
Prohibits such lessors from charging an amount in excess of that stated in the rental agreement or the advertisement.
Requires such lessors to arrange insurance for the automobile so that the lessee will not be subject to any liability for damage to the automobile beyond a reasonable deductible fee.
Sets forth enforcement provisions covering: (1) private civil actions; (2) civil penalties; and (3) injunctive actions by, and investigative and subpoena authority of, the Secretary of Commerce.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Competitiveness.
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