The Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) is welcoming the tabling of Bill 29, an Act to protect consumers against programmed obsolescence and promote durability, reparability and maintenance of goods, by Québec Minister of Justice Simon Jolin-Barrette. According to the association, the legislation will enshrine the right of Quebecers to have their vehicle serviced […]
Florida Governor DeSantis Signs Auto Glass Bill That Prohibits Assignment of Benefits
Bill prohibits steering, assignment of benefits and financial incentives by auto glass providers. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 1002 (SB 1002) May 25 that prohibits repair facilities from offering incentives to customers on insurance claims or the assignment of benefits to a glass claim. SB 1002 amends the Florida Statutes to prohibit motor […]
Florida Legislature Approves Auto Glass Bill
Legislation to prohibit repair incentives, assignment of benefits and steering sent to Governor. The Florida House of Representatives yesterday voted 103-16 to send auto glass legislation that prohibits repair facilities from offering incentives to customers on insurance claims or the assignment of benefits to a glass claim to Governor Ron Desantis. Florida Senate Bill 1002 […]
U.S. Federal Right to Repair Legislation Gains 8 New Co-Sponsors
The CAR Coalition, MEMA Aftermarket, Auto Care Association and SEMA are applauding a new group of bipartisan co-sponsors of the REPAIR Act (H.R. 906) that was reintroduced in the U.S. House of Representatives in February. In addition to original sponsor Representative Neal Dunn (R-FL), and co-sponsors Reps. Brendan Boyle (D-PA), Warren Davidson (R-OH), and Marie […]
Federal Legislation Re-Introduced to Provide Free Public Transportation
Massachusetts Senator Edward J. Markey, a member of the Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, and Representative Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) announced the reintroduction of the Freedom to Move Act, legislation to support state and local efforts to establish public transportation as a public good through fare-free services. According to the supporters, the legislation would support states and […]
Delaware Governor Carney Allows Recreational Marijuana Legislation to Become Law Without His Signature
Delaware Governor John Carney announced April 21 that he would allow two pieces of legislation governing marijuana legalization to become law. “In the coming days, I will allow House Bill 1 and House Bill 2 to be enacted into Delaware law without my signature. These two pieces of legislation remove all state-level civil and criminal […]
ASA Thanks Repairers Who Helped Defeat Texas Vehicle Safety Inspection Bill
The Texas Senate Transportation Committee rejected legislation that would have eliminated Texas’ vehicle safety inspection program. Senate Bill (SB) 684’s committee substitute failed by a vote of three in favor and five against. Research clearly demonstrates that regular testing of a vehicle’s tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights and beams, seatbelts, and airbag systems plays a […]
Group of 28 Attorneys General Urge Congress to Pass Right to Repair Legislation
Letter urges passage of federal right to repair and design patent legislation to preserve competition in vehicle, farm and digital equipment service and repair. A group of 28 bipartisan state and territory attorneys general, representing states from Maine to Alaska, signaled their support for consumers’ right to repair the items they purchase – including automobiles, […]
Insurance Association Hails Federal Legislation to Preserve Competition in Collision Repair Parts Market
Legislation to preserve competition in the marketplace for aftermarket auto parts will help keep repair costs low by promoting consumer choice, according to the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC). The Save Money on Auto Repair Transportation, or SMART Act, which was reintroduced last week, would limit the design patent on an auto repair […]
Legislation to Limit Length of Automotive Design Patents Re-Introduced in U.S. House of Representatives
Bill seeks to reduce collision repair costs by limiting the length of time vehicle manufacturer exterior parts would be protected from competition. The Save Money on Auto Repair Transportation (SMART) Act was reintroduced yesterday in the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill proposes to reduce the length of time exterior collision repair parts are protected […]
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