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Federal Right to Repair Legislation Receives Landslide of Support
Published June 6, 2023 Auto Care Association, MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers, CAR Coalition and SEMA are applauding a new group of bipartisan cosponsors of the REPAIR Act (H.
Colorado Hikes EV Tax Credit to $5,000 On Top of $7,500 Federal Credit
Written by Dan Mihalascu, InsideEVs Published June 1, 2023 Colorado will soon become the state with the most generous EV tax credits in the U.
Judge Denies Automakers' Request to Block Right to Repair Law in MA
Published May 31, 2023 Massachusetts' Right to Repair Law will go into effect June 1, after a federal judge on May 30 denied a motion by an automaker-backed trade group to block it until a final decision has been issued in a case brought by the trade group after state voters approved the law in 2020.
States' Legislatures Adapt to EVs
Written by Scott McClallen, The Center Square Published May 30, 2023 As President Joe Biden’s administration wants 50% of all new vehicle sales to be electric by 2030, some states are pushing bills to subsidize the industry.
Automakers Seek to Block Enforcement of MA Right to Repair Law
Published May 30, 2023 The Alliance for Automotive Innovation, a trade group representing automakers, on May 26 asked a federal judge to stop Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell from enforcing a Right to Repair law originally approved by the state's voters in November 2020.
Maryland Calibration Consumer Protection Law Enacted
Written by Seth Maiman, AGSC Director of Public Affairs Published May 17, 2023 Maryland Gov. Wes Moore on May 8 signed the state’s new auto glass calibration rules into law.
ASA Calls on Texas Legislature to Oppose Bill to Eliminate Vehicle Inspections
Published May 17, 2023 The Automotive Service Association (ASA) called on the Texas State Senate to oppose House Bill 3297, which would eliminate the state’s vehicle safety inspection program for non-commercial vehicles.
Texas House Passes ‘Fair Appraisal’ Bill, Sends to Senate
Published May 16, 2023 After the Texas House on May 9 passed a bill establishing a fair appraisal process for damaged cars, the state Senate will now consider it.
Bronx Lawmakers Want to Bring Auto Repair Shop Oversight
Written by John Whittaker, Post-Journal Published May 16, 2023 A pair of New York state senators want to bring more oversight of local car repair shops---including allowing a history of parking violations or other complaints to be part of the ability to register cars or receive a state license to operate.
Maine Collision Repairers Lobby for ‘Right to Repair’ Law
Published May 11, 2023 Auto body shop owners came to the Maine State House on May 9 to show support for a bill that would give independent repairers access to new vehicles’ repair and diagnostic information, so owners can decide where to get those vehicles fixed when needed.
Catalytic Converter Thefts Nationwide Surge More Than 200%
Published May 11, 2023 A new report based on insurance claims data released by the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) shows a surge in catalytic converter thefts across the country.
8 New Bipartisan Co-Sponsors Support REPAIR Act
Published April 26, 2023 The CAR Coalition, MEMA Aftermarket, Auto Care Association and SEMA are applauding a new group of bipartisan cosponsors of the federal REPAIR Act (H.
ABPA Opposes Texas Bill That Would Restrict Use of Alternative Replacement Parts
Published April 7, 2023 On March 27, the Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) submitted opposition to Texas Senate Bill 1083 (2023), which will adversely affect Texas drivers as it would establish a 36-month restriction against the use of alternative parts including aftermarket, recycled, remanufactured and refurbished parts when OEM repair procedures are mandated.
Bill Proposes Increasing Transition of Maine’s State Vehicles to Alternative Energy
Written by Dave Fidlin, The Center Square Published April 7, 2023 A small fraction of Maine’s approximately 3,770 state-owned vehicles are powered by electricity and other alternative forms.
Texas Senate Transportation Committee Kills Vehicle Inspection Bill
Published March 31, 2023 The Texas Senate Transportation Committee rejected legislation that would have eliminated Texas’ vehicle safety inspection program.
CAR Coalition Applauds Attorneys General for Supporting SMART and REPAIR Acts
Published March 28, 2023 The CAR (Consumer Access to Repair) Coalition, a growing group of independent automotive parts and repair companies, associations and insurers committed to preserving consumer choice and affordable vehicle repair, is commending a bipartisan letter from 28 state attorneys general urging lawmakers to approve bipartisan legislation protecting consumer rights in the post-collision auto repair market.
CAA: Replacement Tire Efficiency Regulations Should Not Include Auto Body Shops
CAA: Replacement Tire Efficiency Regulations Should Not Include Auto Body Shops Written by Ed Attanasio, Autobody News Published March 23, 2023 The California Energy Commission (CEC) is in the process of creating new regulations to require all tire retailers---including auto body shops---to post signs and provide disclosures to consumers purchasing replacement tires.
Save Money on Auto Repair Transportation (SMART) Act Reintroduced
Published March 23, 2023 A bipartisan group of U.S. representatives has reintroduced the Save Money on Auto Repair Transportation (SMART) Act, which aims to empower consumers to choose quality, safe and affordable aftermarket car parts, while respecting the intellectual property rights of automakers.
Illinois Bill Would Ban Video Calls While Driving
Written by Glenn Minnis, The Center Square Published March 15, 2023 Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is leading the charge in pushing for legislation that would ban the use of Zoom and other video chat equipment while driving.
Maryland Commits to 2035 Ban on New Gas Vehicle Sales
Written by Joey Klender, Teslarati Published March 14, 2023 The State of Maryland followed in the footsteps of California on March 13 by banning all new gas vehicle sales by the model year 2035.
NC Democrats Push New Home Construction Building Code to Accommodate EVs
Written by Victor Skinner, The Center Square Published March 13, 2023 North Carolina’s forced transition to electric vehicles helped boost registrations by 54% in 2022, and even still, the transportation mode is still less than 1% of total registrations.
Massachusetts Attorney General to Enforce Right to Repair Law
Published March 9, 2023 Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell is moving forward, despite the lack of a decision by a federal court, with implementing the Right to Repair law passed by the state’s voters in 2020.
Washington State House Votes More Funds to Combat Auto Theft
By Jeremy Lott, The Center Square Published March 8, 2023 On March 7, the same day the Washington state House of Representatives refused to consider a bill that could reform the state's police pursuit law, it approved a bill making more funds available for local law enforcement to deal with auto thefts.
Midwest U.S. Senators Renew Push for Year-Round E15 Fuel Use
Written by Kim Jarrett, The Center Square Published March 7, 2023 A bipartisan group of U.S. senators from several Midwestern states is asking the Biden administration again to allow the sale of E15 fuel throughout the year.
Mississippi Bill Aiming to Restrict EV Direct Sales Passes Senate
Written by Simon Alvarez, Teslarati Published March 3, 2023 Electric vehicle makers may find it harder to open new company-owned stores in Mississippi in the future.
New Jersey Moves to Ban New Gasoline-Powered Car Sales After 2035
Written by Sean Tucker, Kelley Blue Book Published March 2, 2023 New Jersey will become the sixth U.
Auto Theft Bill Advances in Colorado Senate
Written by Joe Mueller, The Center Square Published Feb. 28, 2023 A bill making all auto thefts felonies was praised by law enforcement officers, prosecuting attorneys, mayors and victims before it was voted out of Colorado’s Senate Judiciary Committee on Feb.
CAA Releases Update on California Legislative Bills
Published Feb. 28, 2023 The California Legislature introduced more than 2,600 new bills this year. Many of these bills are "spot bills," place holders to be amended later with more substantive language.
Florida Governor, Legislative Leaders Push for Reforms Against Frivolous Lawsuits
Written by Andrew Powell, The Center Square Published Feb. 22, 2023 Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and legislative leaders want reforms to take on frivolous lawsuits and put a stop to what the governor calls "predatory" practices by trial lawyers.
Maine Official Certifies ‘Right to Repair’ Signatures
Published Feb. 21, 2023 Maine’s Secretary of State office on Feb. 21 certified the Maine Right to Repair coalition has gathered the necessary number of voter signatures qualifying the initiative to be on the ballot this November.
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