HARRISBURG – The state Senate has approved legislation introduced by Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) that would extend Pennsylvania’s Lemon Law protections to include motorcycles, sending the bill to the governor’s desk for his signature.
Currently, the state Lemon Law only applies to cars. Brooks introduced Senate Bill 155 to extend the consumer protections to Pennsylvanians who purchase motorcycles.
“Many people save for years to purchase their motorcycle and they deserve the same consumer protections as other motorists,” said Brooks. “Extending Lemon Law protections to motorcycles is a matter of fairness and ensuring that all motorists are safeguarded in their investments.”
Pennsylvania’s Lemon Law provides protections for customers who purchase or lease a car that is registered in the commonwealth. The law protects customers who experience defects with their car during the first year or 12,000 miles of leasing or ownership. Manufacturers are given three opportunities within a year to repair the defect. If the problem still cannot be corrected, the customer is eligible for a replacement or refund.
The bill now awaits the governor’s approval to become law.
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