Legislation would expand the definition of insurance fraud and extend statute of limitations to 10 years. The Washington State Senate passed legislation Feb. 17 that would upgrade insurance fraud to a class B felony, expand the definition of the crime to cover vehicle repair billing fraud and appraisal manipulation, and extend the statute of limitations […]
REPAIR Act Advances Out of House Subcommittee for Second Consecutive Congress
The legislation now goes before the full House Energy and Commerce Committee for consideration. The U.S. House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade on Feb. 10 approved the Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair (REPAIR) Act (H.R. 1566) on a voice vote, advancing the federal automotive right to repair legislation […]
Independent Glass Association Opposes California Senate Bill 988
Association cites concern bill follows NCOIL template backed by Safelite. The Independent Glass Association said it opposes California Senate Bill 988, introduced by Sen. Tim Grayson, saying the measure is a version of a national legislative template developed by the National Council of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL) and promoted by Safelite AutoGlass and insurance interests. The […]
AIA Canada Members Lobby Parliament for Federal Right to Repair Framework
AIA Canada members met with members of Parliament and senators in Ottawa Feb. 5 to advocate for federal Right to Repair legislation that would guarantee independent collision repair facilities and mechanical shops access to vehicle repair data, tools and parts. The annual Hill Day brought independent repair shop operators from across Canada to Parliament Hill […]
ASA-Backed Language on Automotive Apprenticeship and Training Included in Federal Appropriations Bill
The Fiscal Year 2026 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill signed into law by President Donald Trump includes language encouraging federal support for automotive technician training and apprenticeship programs. The Automotive Service Association (ASA) lobbied for the language, which directs the Department of Labor to collaborate with the Department of […]
Independent Glass Association Seeks Amendments to Virginia Auto Glass Bill
The Independent Glass Association said Tuesday it is working with Virginia lawmakers to add amendments to House Bill 312 (HB 312) following revisions that removed provisions the group said would have harmed independent auto glass repair businesses. The House Substitute version of HB 312, released Jan. 22, eliminated language that would have prohibited post-loss assignments, […]
Washington Senate Passes Bill Granting Insurance Commissioner Restitution and Fining Authority
The Washington state Senate passed legislation Jan. 21 that would grant Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer authority to order restitution for policyholders harmed by insurance companies or agents, and establish per-violation fines for property and casualty insurers. The Senate approved SB 5331 by a 29-20 vote. The bill now moves to the House Consumer Protection & […]
Maine Senate Upholds Governor’s Veto of Right to Repair Law Changes
Lawmakers fall short of two-thirds threshold needed to override veto. The Maine Senate voted yesterday to uphold Gov. Janet Mills’ veto of legislation that would have revised the state’s automotive right to repair law, ending the bill’s path through the Legislature. The Senate voted 24-10 in favor of the Governor’s veto of L.D. 1228, An […]
Independent Glass Association Opposes Illinois Auto Glass Bill
The Independent Glass Association announced its opposition to Illinois House Bill 4373 (HB 4373), saying the legislation follows a national template promoted by insurers and Safelite Group rather than addressing consumer protection needs. Gary Hart, executive director of the trade association, said the bill would increase insurer control over auto glass claims while imposing new […]
Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Replace Federal Insurance Office
Two Republican congressmen introduced legislation to eliminate the Federal Insurance Office and replace it with a narrower position at the Department of the Treasury, a move backed by a major insurance trade group. The McCarran-Ferguson Restoration Act, introduced by Rep. Troy Downing, R-Mont., a former state insurance commissioner, and Rep. Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wis., would create […]
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