A bill

TO AMEND the south carolina code of laws by amending SECTION 38-77-280, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE COLLISION COVERAGE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN AUTOMOBILE INSURER MAY NOT CONSIDER CLAIMS SUBMITTED FOR THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF AUTOMOBILE SAFETY GLASS WHEN DETERMINING THE PREMIUM RATES ON THE INSURED'S POLICY.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

SECTION 1.Section 38-77-280(B) of the S.C. Code is amended to read:

(B) Any automobile physical damage insurance coverage deductible or policy deductible does not apply to automobile safety glass. An automobile insurer may not consider claims submitted for the repair or replacement of automobile safety glass when determining the premium rates on the insured's policy.

SECTION 2.This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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