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West Virginia, South Dakota Introduce Bills Supporting ICE Vehicles
The states are the first to introduce such legislation during their 2024 sessions.
Auto Repair Industry Could Benefit from Tax Relief Act
The proposed bill would alleviate financial strains faced by independent repair shops grappling with technological advancements.
California Bills Aim to Regulate Autonomous Vehicles
The bills would require a human operator for any AV weighing more than 10,000 pounds, and approval from a municipality before operating there.
Washington State Unveils Bipartisan AI Task Force Legislation
The proposed task force would be tasked with delivering a preliminary report by Dec. 1, 2025, followed by a final set of findings and recommendations by June 1, 2027.
Right to Repair Movement Made Strides This Year, Looks Forward to 2024
2023 was a banner year for the right to repair movement, with progress at the federal level and in multiple states.
2024 California Auto Body and Collision Laws: Navigating the New Landscape
Among the laws going into effect are ones increasing minimum wage and employee sick days, and instituting a new BAR citation and fine program.
Maine Voters Approve Right to Repair Ballot Question
Maine Voters Approve Right to Repair Ballot Question More than 84% of voters answered "yes" to whether or not independent repairers should have access to in-vehicle telematics.
Pennsylvania May Strengthen Distracted Driving Laws
State Sen. Rosemary Brown has introduced a bill that would prohibit the use of handheld devices while operating a vehicle.
White House Holds Round Table Discussion on Right to Repair Efforts
Hosted by the National Economic Council, the event focused on how OEMs’ increasing use of repair restrictions, like patent abuse, hurt small businesses and consumers alike.
Auto Cruising Legal in CA Starting Jan. 1
Local authorities will no longer be allowed to regulate or ban cruising. Written by Autobody News Staff Published Oct.
CAA Releases Legislative Update After Session Ends
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed several bills before the Oct. 14 deadline. Written by Autobody News Staff Published Oct.
Maine Car Repair Shops Back State Ballot Right to Repair Question
“They’ve got a plan,” one Maine repair shop owner said of automakers, “and we’re not involved in it.
Maine Legislator Opposes State’s Right to Repair Referendum
State Rep. Tiffany Roberts said Question 4 on this year's ballot is a poorly-written policy that could open the state to litigation and data security risks.
CAWA Members Convene at U.S. Capitol to Promote Right to Repair Legislation
Written by Autobody News Staff Published Oct. 3, 2023 CAWA was in full force at the Auto Care Association Fall Leadership Days and Legislative Summit, Sept.
U.S. House Subcommittee Hears Comments on REPAIR Act
Written by Autobody News Staff Published Sept. 27, 2023 A U.S. House of Representatives subcommittee included the REPAIR Act in a Sept.
U.S. House Passes Bill to Prevent Internal Combustion Engine Bans
Written by Autobody News Staff Published Sept. 26, 2023 The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act, prohibiting the EPA from issuing a waiver to California for regulations that would ban the sale of new motor vehicles with internal combustion engines (ICE) in the state by 2035, SEMA said in a news release Sept.
EPA Spares Collision Repairers from Reporting Requirements in Proposed Regulation
Published Sept. 15, 2023 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) excluded collision repair facilities from its proposal to increase required reporting under a revised Air Emissions Reporting Requirements (AERR) regulation.
CAA Watching Several CA Bills as Legislature Returns
Published Sept. 13, 2023 The California Legislature has returned from summer recess and the California Autobody Association (CAA) anticipates a surge of legislative activity in the coming weeks.
Carvana-Led Coalition Passes Home Delivery Legislation in Illinois
Published Sept. 5, 2023 Carvana Co. on Aug. 28 announced the successful conclusion to its campaign to enact legislation that more formally allows car buyers in the state the convenience of home delivery.
U.S. House Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Federal Auto Repair Bills
Published July 18, 2023 The U.S. House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet on July 18 held a hearing on proposed bills in Congress regarding right to repair issues: the Save Money on Auto Repair Transportation (SMART) Act, Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair (REPAIR) Act and Fair Repair Act.
Consumer Survey Shows Strong Support for Federal Right to Repair Bill
Published July 13, 2023 The CAR Coalition on July 13 released a new survey that demonstrates strong support for federal vehicle right to repair legislation, highlighting the need for the bipartisan SMART (H.
CA Governor Gets $180 Billion Climate Package Approval
By Ria Roebuck Joseph, The Center Square Published July 10, 2023 The California Senate on July 6 approved Gov.
Criminal Penalties for Car Thieves Toughen in NJ
Written by Christian Wade, The Center Square Published July 10, 2023 New Jersey is trying to shake its old reputation as the "car theft capital of the nation" with a new bill that toughens criminal sanctions for auto theft and permits prosecutors to seek harsher sentences.
States Enact Legislation Related to OEM Procedures, Labor Rate Studies
Written by John Yoswick, Autobody News Published July 6, 2023 With this year’s legislative session wrapping up in many states, here’s a round-up of some the new laws impacting the collision repair industry.
6 Ways to Take Action During Right to Repair Awareness Month
Published July 5, 2023 July is Right to Repair Awareness month and the Auto Care Association is calling on the auto care industry to take action this summer by making their voices heard in Washington.
‘Driving Privileges’ Law for Undocumented Motorists Goes into Effect in RI
Written by Dave Fidlin, The Center Square Published July 5, 2023 A new law giving undocumented motorists the authority to drive in Rhode Island officially went into effect July 1.
Maine Bill Would Raise Inspection Fees to Create Automated System
Written by Brent Addleman, The Center Square Published July 5, 2023 A bill that would create an online vehicle inspection database run by the state police is the focus of a Maine bill that would raise fees on residents.
U.S. House of Representatives Passes Regulatory Reform Bill
Written by the SEMA D.C. Office Published June 20, 2023 The U.S. House of Representatives passed the SEMA-supported Regulations from the Executive In Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act of 2023.
MA Senators Want Explanation from NHTSA on Right to Repair Letter Sent to Automakers
Published June 16, 2023 U.S. Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Edward Markey, who both represent Massachusetts, on June 15 sent a letter to federal officials asking for an explanation of the letter sent earlier the same week to automakers, telling them not to comply with the state’s recently enacted Right to Repair law.
NHTSA Tells Automakers Not to Comply with Massachusetts’ Right to Repair Law
Published June 14, 2023 The National Highway and Transportation Safety Authority (NHTSA) on June 13 sent a letter to 22 automakers, telling them not to comply with a Right to Repair law recently enacted in Massachusetts, citing "significant safety concerns.
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