The Automotive Service Association reports that the Michigan State Senate passed Senate Bill (SB) 867 on a 38-0 vote last week. It now awaits consideration in the State House. State Senator John Cherry (D) originally introduced SB 867 earlier this year for the primary purpose of making it easier for auto repairers to operate auxiliary […]
European Council Gives Final Approval for Repair Clause Addition to Design Protection Legislation
Legislation provides an exemption from design protection regulations for some car parts used for repair in the 27 countries in the European Union. The European Council adopted the two legislative acts on October 10 that revised its directive on the legal protection of designs and the amended regulation on community designs. The texts adopted update […]
AIA Canada Testifies in Support of Right to Repair related legislation at Senate Committee
At the invitation of the Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Commerce and the Economy, the Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) appeared the evening of October 9 to testify in connection with the study of Bill C-244 and Bill C-294. On this occasion, its President and Chief Executive Officer, Jean-François Champagne, CAE, Senior Vice […]
ASA Applauds U.S. House Passage of House Resolution Ending EPA Auto Emissions Regulation
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is applauding the U.S. House of Representatives for passing House Joint Resolution 136, which would eliminate the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) recently finalized auto emissions regulation. This action aligns with ASA’s policy position on vehicle choice in the automotive market. Passed by the House last Friday, H.J. Res. 136 […]
Auto Care Association Reports Over 100,000 Letters Sent to Congress Urging Passage of REPAIR Act
The Auto Care Association announced that advocates and concerned citizens have now sent over 114,000 letters to Congress, demanding the protection of their right to choose where and how they repair their vehicles. “As we reach this incredible milestone, it’s clear that the issue of Right to Repair resonates deeply with Americans across the country,” […]
Auto Care Association Mobilizes Members for Legislative Action on Federal Right to Repair Bill
The Auto Care Association is calling on its members and the wider auto care community to take immediate action in the fight for the right to repair with the launch of the #RighttoRepair, RIGHT NOW challenge. This initiative encourages every member to send a new letter to their legislator, demanding swift action on right to […]
U.S. Senate Education Funding Bill Would Raise Perkins State Grant for Career Education by $35 Million
The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) reported that U.S. Senate appropriators on Aug. 1 released and passed the fiscal year (FY) 2025 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies funding bill. The bill would provide $80 billion in discretionary funding for the Department of Education, representing a little more than a […]
Law in California to Expand Inspection of Vehicle Safety Components Takes Effect on Rebuilt Salvage Vehicles
New law also allows BAR to collect additional information from repair facilities on training and certifications. California motorists are now further protected from unsafe vehicles with the implementation of AB 471 (Low, Chapter 372, Statutes of 2021), a measure that expands the inspection of vehicle safety components and systems. The new law took effect July […]
25 Groups Write Letter Supporting Passage of Federal REPAIR Act
Groups including Auto Care Association, SEMA, CAR Coalition, MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers and others call for passage during next U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee markup session. In a letter July 8 to members of the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee, 25 groups called on the committee to pass H.R. 906, The Right to Equitable […]
Rhode Island Passes OEM Parts, Unfair Claims Practice Bills
Legislation prohibits insurers from refusing OEM parts usage on vehicles 48-72 months old. Updates unfair claim practice requirements related to direction to pay on vehicle repairs. The Rhode Island Legislature passed two sets of bills covering the use of OEM parts and unfair claims practices. On June 13, the legislature passed an amended Senate Bill […]
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