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ASA Applauds U.S. House Appropriations Committee Approval of Apprenticeships and other Workforce Training Program Funding

September 15, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The Automotive Service Association (ASA) reported that United States House Appropriations Committee voted 35-28 on September 10 to advance House Republican’s Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, (LHHSE) and Related Agencies Appropriations bill for fiscal year 2026. This bill largely aligns with the strategic workforce development plan articulated in a joint report recently released by […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Apprentice Program, Automotive Service Association, legislation, U.S. House of Representatives, Workforce Development

New Jersey State Senator Promotes Bill to Mandate Insurance Appraisal Rights

September 5, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

A New Jersey lawmaker is backing legislation that would require all auto insurance policies in the state to include appraisal clauses, giving policyholders the right to dispute claim settlements. Senate Bill 4534 (SB 4534), introduced in May by State Senator Paul Moriarty, D-District 4, would mandate that insurance carriers include appraisal provisions in their policies. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP/NJ, Appraisal Clause, legislation, New Jersey

SEMA Calls for ADAS Policy Changes in Highway Bill Comments

August 22, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) is calling on federal transportation officials and Congress to develop comprehensive policies that address how aftermarket vehicle modifications interact with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) in modern vehicles. The policy request calls for neutral validation protocols for calibrations and visual or electronic diagnostic indicators to assure systems are functioning […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, Department of Transportation, legislation, NHTSA, Regulations, Specialty Equipment Market Association

Legislation Aimed at Supporting Rural Small Businesses Takes Step Towards Becoming Law

August 8, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Before returning home for Congress’ August recess, the U.S. Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee advanced legislation aimed at supporting small businesses in rural areas. The Automotive Service Association (ASA) reported that S. 1703, also known as the Rural Small Business Resilience Act, would require the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Office of Disaster Recovery and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Service Association, legislation, U.S. Senate, U.S. Small Business Administration

CAR Coalition Thanks Missouri Senator for Vehicle Right-to-Repair Support

July 16, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Advocacy group places billboards along I-44 corridor The CAR Coalition has purchased two billboards along Interstate 44 in Missouri to thank Senator Josh Hawley for supporting federal vehicle right-to-repair legislation. The billboards, located east and west of the I-44/Route 109 interchange in Eureka, recognize Hawley’s co-sponsorship of the REPAIR Act. In April, Hawley and Sen. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CAR Coalition, legislation, Right to Repair

Auto Care Association Opens Registration for September 17-19 Legislative Summit

July 15, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Auto Care Association has opened registration for its Fall Leadership Days and Legislative Summit, scheduled for September 17-19 at the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. The Legislative Summit, marking its third year at the same location as the Fall Leadership Days event, focuses on issues affecting the independent aftermarket industry. The […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Care Association, legislation

Vehicle Right-to-Repair Support Among Consumers Rises in New Poll

July 9, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Support for federal legislation climbs to 83% from 75% in 2023 survey. Support for federal vehicle right-to-repair legislation has increased among Americans, with 83% backing the REPAIR Act compared to 75% in a 2023 poll, according to a new survey released by the CAR Coalition. The poll, conducted June 8-10 by The Tarrance Group among […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CAR Coalition, Design Patents, legislation, Right to Repair

Rhode Island House Bill That Changes Total Loss Threshold, Documented Procedure Compensation Becomes Law

July 8, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Legislation raises threshold before a vehicle is declared a total loss and expands definition on documented procedures sources. A Rhode Island House Bill that raises the state’s total loss threshold and clarifies insurers’ obligations regarding OEM repair procedures became law July 5 without Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee’s signature. House Bill 6053 (HB 6053), that […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: I-CAR, legislation, OEM Repair Procedures, Rhode Island, Total Loss, Unfair Claims Practice

President Trump Signs Congressional Resolutions Revoking California Emissions Waivers

June 13, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

On Thursday, President Trump signed into law three Congressional resolutions that revoke waivers granted in the waning days of the Biden Administration the enabled California’s ability to set more stringent vehicle emissions rules than the Federal Government. Vehicle manufacturers, dealers and automotive aftermarket groups had complained that the waivers created a forced transition to electric […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Electric Vehicles, Lawsuits, legislation, U.S. EPA

AASP/NJ Backs Recently Introduced Right to Appraisal Bill

June 9, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Association had previously held educational session for its members on benefits of third-party appraisals to settle collision repair cost disputes. The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) announced its support of proposed legislation in the Garden State that would require all automobile insurers to include a provision in their policy allowing for a […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP/NJ, Appraisal Clause, legislation, New Jersey

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