Public Act 390 of 2008

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• Introduced by Sen. Hanna M. Gallo (D) on February 7, 2008, to provide that when a contract for the purchase of a vehicle is voided for a failure to properly state financing terms, the purchaser remains liable for damage and wear and tear of the vehicle.
  • Referred to the Senate Corporations Committee on February 7, 2008.
    • Reported in the Senate on April 24, 2008.
  • Substitute offered in the Senate on May 6, 2008, to provide that when a contract for the purchase of a vehicle is voided for a failure to properly state financing terms, the purchaser remains liable for damage to the vehicle. The substitute passed in the Senate by voice vote on May 6, 2008.
• Passed in the Senate (30 to 0) on May 6, 2008, to provide that when a contract for the purchase of a vehicle is voided for a failure to properly state financing terms, the purchaser remains liable for damage and wear and tear of the vehicle . [Vote Details and Comments]
• Received in the House on May 7, 2008.
  • Referred to the House Corporations Committee on May 7, 2008.
    • Reported in the House on June 17, 2008.
• Passed in the House (55 to 6) on June 19, 2008, to provide that when a contract for the purchase of a vehicle is voided for a failure to properly state financing terms, the purchaser remains liable for damage and wear and tear of the vehicle . [Vote Details and Comments]
• Signed by Gov. Donald L. Carcieri on July 8, 2008.