Motor vehicle keys; manufacturers to provide means to duplicate for certain models. (HB160)

Introduced By

Del. Bob Purkey (R-Virginia Beach)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Motor vehicle keys. Requires, on and after January 1, 2007, that manufacturers of motor vehicles manufactured for the 2007 model year or any subsequent model year provide a means whereby the owners, lessees, and representatives of owners and lessees of such motor vehicles may obtain all information required to permit the reproduction of any key required to operate the owner's or lessee's vehicle. Such information must be accessible 24 hours a day and seven days a week. View Full Text »

Status

12/29/2005: Awaiting a Vote in the Science and Technology Committee
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Duplicate Bills

The following bills are identical duplicates of this one: SB125.

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