Stronger Consumer Protections

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Hospital Overcharges. Wrote legislation which will protect patients from payment disputes between healthcare companies and hospital-based physicians. Each year, thousands of patients with healthcare benefits receive these surprise medical bills following hospital visits, which can run upwards of $20,000 and come even after the hospital accepts the patient’s health insurance

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Car Buyer’s Bill of Rights. Supported new law which requires car dealers to offer a two-day cancellation option under which the buyer can return the vehicle without cause

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Predatory Towing. Wrote and passed law protecting consumers from towers by requiring that the person requesting the removal of a vehicle be present at the time of towing. In 2004, Congress passed a federal bill to allow national implementation of Yee’s bill.

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Tracking Stolen Merchandise. Proposed law that would create an effective statewide electronic database and reporting system to help law enforcement agencies to combat internet auction fraud and expedite the recovery of stolen property.

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Ending Auto Parts Monopoly. To lower costs for drivers and end the abuse by auto companies, Yee introduced legislation encouraging the use of quality certified aftermarket crash parts and identifying specific internationally accepted standards to be used by the State of California in determining certification – helping the millions of consumers involved in motor vehicle crashes each year.

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Health Standards at Nail Salons. Nationwide there has been a dramatic rise in the complaints of persistent lesions and infections after visiting nail salons. Yee’s bill, vetoed by Schwarzenegger, would have established minimum safety standards for pedicure manicure equipment and ensure that such businesses have procedures for the proper, safe, and sanitary operation of spa equipment.