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New Jersey Toughens Auto Theft Laws

July 11, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed a series of bills to continue the fight to combat auto theft in the state. The four bills strengthen the criminal penalties associated with auto theft, with a particular focus on persistent, repeat offenders and large-scale automobile trafficking networks. “Every person should be able to feel safe and secure […]

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EU Reaches Agreement on Data Act to Provide Third Parties Access to Connected Products

July 5, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Automotive suppliers’ association calls for auto sector specific legislation to improve competition, boost innovation capabilities, and protect consumer rights and choice. Negotiators from the European Parliament and the Council of the EU reached an agreement on June 27 on Data Act legislation which will regulate how data generated by connected objects can be accessed and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CLEPA, EU, Europe, legislation, Right to Repair, Telematics

Rhode Island Governor Signs Bill Updating Unfair Claims Practices Act

June 30, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

New law requires insurers to pay for documented OEM and paint manufacturer procedures. Also adds independent appraisal provision to settle disputes. Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee signed legislation June 26 that passed by the state legislature earlier in the month that will update several sections of the Rhode Island Unfair Claims Practices Act to address […]

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Rhode Island Legislature Passes Bill Updating Unfair Claims Practices Act

June 16, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Requires insurers to pay for documented OEM and paint manufacturer procedures, adds independent appraisal provision to settle disputed loss amounts. Clarifies direction to pay requirements for auto rentals. The Rhode Island legislature passed a bill June 16 that amends several sections of the Rhode Island Unfair Claims Practices Act to address items such as payment […]

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Right to Repair Bill Introduced in Quebec

June 2, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Industries Association of Canada, Canada, legislation, Quebec, Right to Repair

Florida Governor DeSantis Signs Auto Glass Bill That Prohibits Assignment of Benefits

May 30, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Assignment of Benefits, Auto Glass, Florida, legislation, Steering

Florida Legislature Approves Auto Glass Bill

May 3, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, Florida.Assignment of Benefits, legislation, Steering

U.S. Federal Right to Repair Legislation Gains 8 New Co-Sponsors

April 26, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Care Association, CAR Coalition, legislation, MEMA, Right to Repair, SEMA, U.S. House of Representatives

Federal Legislation Re-Introduced to Provide Free Public Transportation

April 25, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

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Delaware Governor Carney Allows Recreational Marijuana Legislation to Become Law Without His Signature

April 24, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

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